The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038.
Spicy Spanish sausage
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure stands up to chorizo's fat and spice.
Slow roasted beef rib
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, fatty prime rib.
Drive-in cheeseburger
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the juicy beef and cheese richness.
Holiday roasted turkey
Cabernet Sauvignon offers structure and depth to balance the roast.
Breaded veal with tomato sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and dark fruit flavors to stand up to the hearty dish.
The benchmark pairing, offering dark fruit and firm tannins that balance the ribeye's richness and char.
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the ribeye's rich, fatty texture.