Wine · Medium strength
Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackcurrant, cedar, and tannic conviction. A wine that argues back.
How to order it: Decant an hour. Demands steak, accepts firelight.
Flavor profile
Sweetness3
Bitterness5
Strength6
Freshness1
Richness9
Sparkle0
Daring3
The proper serve
- Serve at 60–65°F
- Bordeaux glass (tall bowl)
- Decant a full hour
- Pairs: steak, lamb, firelight
- Young ones need the most air
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