It was grandma Netta who chose the name "Alkoomi" for their rugged property and home – a word meaning "a place we chose" thought to be derived from a local Indigenous language.

Oak Wood Barrel The increasing cost of wine is also the result of a hike in the prices of wood used in barrels. Plus, these barrels can be used for a certain period of time only. The oak wood used in the barrel adds to the cost of the wine bottle. Cabernet wine is known for the hint of oak in the wine.

Sometimes Cabernet Sauvignon is referred to as just Cab, Cabernet, Cab Sauv and many other names. It is the same thing. There is no official grape called Cabernet. It is just a nick name like you might hear someone say Zin instead of Zinfandel.

Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red wine. It tops the list of robust red varietals, carrying some of the lushest, thickest sips that will coat most of the mouth and linger. Many describe cabernet sauvignon's body as unctuous, gravelly, rich and deep. The region the grapes grow in will also impact the wine's body.