Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Listing description along with food pairing: Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a wonderfully expressive, beautifully balanced, and approachable California red wine sourced from sustainably farmed estate vineyards. Grown in the gravelly soils of the Livermore Valley, this vintage exhibits inviting aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis, seamlessly layered with subtle notes of vanilla, toasted cedar, and a touch of fresh-baked gingerbread from oak aging. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and polished, featuring supple tannins and a smooth finish with a lingering savory complexity.

Food Pairing: This versatile Cabernet Sauvignon pairs exceptionally well with roasted beef tenderloin, braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused burgers, and rich pasta dishes with meat sauces, as well as medium-hard cheeses like Gouda or Cheddar.

90 Points - James Suckling