Josh - Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Name: Josh - Cabernet Sauvignon

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Country/Region: California

Year/Price: 2023, $17

Critique Review: The nose bursts with aromas of intense dark fruits, cinnamon, clove, and subtle oak aromas. The palate is dominated by flavors of black cherries and blackberries, accented by vanilla and toasty oak and finishing long with round, soft tannins.

Reference Flavors: Black Cherry, Black Currant, Plum, Cedar, Spice, Vanilla

My Review: On the eyes, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep red but not black, with medium viscosity. On the nose I smell cherry and a hint of plum along with cinnamony spices. On the tongue I get a balanced medium-full bodied flavor with primarily cherry/plum flavors, and a gentle cinnamon finish. There are also considerable tannins present. I am pairing this wine with butterfly shrimp and a well seasoned chicken thigh. I think the shrimp and chicken thigh are a little overpowered, however the spices from the skin of the chicken do endure the strength of this cabernet.