Camins 2 Dreams - 'Siletto Vineyard' - Cabernet Pfeffer - San Benito County, CA - 2024

Notes from the Winery/Importer

Cabernet Pfeffer is one of those dream varietals we’ve longed to create, as it is a rare and truly special wine. Originally known as Mourtaou, from the Bordeaux region of France, this grape variety was introduced to California in the 1870s by plant botanist, William Pfeffer. Over time, it took on his name and became a local rarity. Today, there are fewer than 22 acres of Cabernet Pfeffer worldwide, with most found in Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Our Cabernet Pfeffer is sourced from Siletto Vineyard in San Benito County and is delightfully light, juicy, and peppery.

This wine offers captivating aromas of candy apple, strawberry, and pepper, complimented by hints of hibiscus and pomegranate, along with a touch of rose hips. On the palate, you’ll find a vibrant medley of red fruits, including pomegranate and cranberry, highlighted by bright acidity. The finish is characterized by velvety tannins, leaving a lasting impression of fruit-forward delight.

Notes on the Producer

Camins 2 Dreams represents the routes and paths we follow to achieve our dreams. Camins 2 Dreams was founded in 2017. Our grapes are sourced from vineyards in Santa Barbara County with a focus in Sta. Rita Hills. Our philosophy is to make hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines that are fermented with natural yeast and use minimal intervention in the winery, with only minimum amounts of S02 at bottling. Our wines are also unfined and unfiltered. We believe wine is made in the vineyard and we want to showcase the typicity of each site where the grapes come from. We source fruit from vineyards that share in the same values of respect for the land, the environment, and their workers. We work exclusively with organic, biodynamic, and regenerative vineyards.

We are a team of two winemakers, Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez, wife and wife, whose paths first crossed in 2006 through our work in the wine industry. Our friendship grew through wine and travels, which also sparked our love. Our journey of friendship, love, and wine now continues as together we found our dream winery, Camins 2 Dreams.