Michael David Winery Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The 2022 Michael David Winery Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon is a massive, intensely concentrated, and over-the-top California red wine designed to completely saturate the senses. Named to honor the historic 1906 San Francisco earthquake, this bold wine pours a deep ruby-violet color in the glass, unleashing a potent and layered bouquet of raspberry crème brûlée, wild huckleberry, and sweet cherry pie filling, beautifully complexed by hints of cedar box, anise, and vanilla bean. On the palate, it is exceptionally full-bodied, thick, and voluminous, delivering powerful, almost-sweet flavors of blackberry jam, dark blueberries, and a unique undertone reminiscent of warm butter croissants. Backed by a hefty, broad tannin structure and an elevated alcohol warmth, the wine transitions into a trembling, lengthy, and oak-inspired finish laced with lingering notes of savory cocoa, cinnamon spice, and mocha.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with heavily seasoned and rich dishes such as charcoal-grilled ribeye steak, smoked beef brisket, slow-braised short ribs, wild boar burgers with blue cheese, or a rustic venison stew, as well as strong, hard cheeses like aged gouda or clothbound cheddar.

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast