91 PTS WILFRED WONG. Up-front and fine, the firmly built '99 Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet exhibits fine red currant, tobacco flavors; the wine's fine palate pairs it nicely with wine sauce rib-eye steak.
Pork skin in chile sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins cut through the fatty pork skin.
Charbroiled cheeseburger
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with the beefy, savory flavors of a burger.
Cabernet Sauvignon's boldness pairs well with the savory meat flavors.
Rich marbled steak cut
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, fatty ribeye steak.
Meat and mashed potato bake
Cabernet Sauvignon offers bold structure and dark fruit notes that stand up to the hearty flavors of the dish.
Slow cooked barbecue ribs
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ ribs.