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Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon California - Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (750ml)
Price: $18.99
Sale Price: $9.99
| Producer | Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon California |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 31901 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A beautiful balance of dark fruit, savory spice, and a notable freshness.
Nose: The aromas are expressive and savory. Notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, and dark plum. These fruit notes are complemented by distinct cool-climate characteristics of mint, dried herbs, and black olive. A secondary touch of vanilla and cedar from the oak.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a firm, structured texture. The dark fruit flavors are concentrated and pure. A dry wine with assertive tannins that are well-integrated and provide a solid framework. Crucially, the high, bright acidity is present, a signature of the cool-climate region, which keeps the wine lively and balanced.
Finish: The finish is long, dry, and distinctly fresh, with the dark fruit and savory herbal notes lingering beautifully.
Pairing
Steak: The tannins cut through the fat of a well-marbled Ribeye or Sirloin.
Roasted Lamb: The wine's savory and herbal notes pair beautifully with lamb dishes seasoned with rosemary and mint.
Braised Beef Short Ribs: The wine's structure stands up to the richness.
Hard Cheeses: Aged Cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan.
Climate
The estate was founded with a focus on capturing the character of the Salinas Valley in Monterey County, an area historically known more for cool-climate grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They demonstrate that the right sites can produce elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2020 vintage in California was challenging due to heat spikes and late-season fires, but in cool, coastal regions like Monterey, the long hang time and maritime influence often shielded the vineyards, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness with structure.
