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The Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023 (750ml)
Price: $42.99
Sale Price: $34.99
| Producer | The Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 33412 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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The Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2023
Nose: The aromatics are intensely complex and captivating. Expect a powerful bouquet of dark black fruits, including black cherry, cassis, blackberry, and dark plum. These primary fruit notes are beautifully interwoven with sophisticated savory and earthy undertones like cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, and loamy earth. Nuances of dark chocolate, cocoa nib, espresso, and violet, adding layers of intrigue and luxury.
Palate: Full-bodied and incredibly lush, offering a rich, concentrated, and a velvety mouthfeel. The dark fruit flavors from the nose are prominent and pure, with cassis and black cherry leading the charge. The oak influence is well-integrated, contributing notes of vanilla, baking spice (clove), and sometimes a hint of mocha. Despite its opulence, it possesses a firm, polished tannic structure that provides excellent backbone and a long, satisfying grip, balanced by a medium+ acidity that keeps the wine vibrant and ensures its ageability.
Finish: Long, dry, and resonant, with the dark fruit, crushed florals, vanilla blossoms, and fine tannins lingering beautifully. It's a harmonious and elegant conclusion that invites contemplation.
Pairing
Grilled or Roasted Steak: Ribeye, New York strip, Porterhouse, or a well-marbled Wagyu. The wine's tannins cut through the richness of the fat.
Braised Short Ribs or Oxtail: The hearty, deeply flavored nature of these dishes complements the wine's dark fruit and structure.
Roasted Lamb: Leg of lamb or lamb chops, especially with herbs like rosemary and garlic.
Venison or other Game Meats: The wine's intensity stands up well to game.
Rich Pasta with Meat Ragu: Such as a robust Bolognese.
Gourmet Burgers: Especially those with aged cheese, mushrooms, or bacon.
Dark Chocolate-Based Dishes: (e.g., a cocoa-rubbed steak or a rich chocolate lava cake, if the wine is on the fruitier side).
Oakville
Oakville, Napa Valley, is a truly special place for growing grapes, and it's particularly renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The "fruit" characteristics you get from Oakville are a direct reflection of its unique terroir:
Dark Black Fruits: This is the hallmark. Expect highly concentrated flavors of:
Blackcurrant (Cassis): Often the signature note, a deep, rich, and sometimes slightly tart berry.
Black Cherry: Ripe and juicy, adding a sweet fruit core.
Blackberry: Rich and brambly.
Dark Plum: Providing a round, fleshy sweetness.
Concentration and Opulence: Oakville fruit, due to the climate (warm days, significant diurnal shift with cool nights and morning fog) and well-draining, often gravelly soils, tends to be very concentrated and ripe, but without becoming "jammy" or overripe.
Structure and Finesse: While powerful, Oakville Cabernets are also known for their finesse and remarkable energy. The fruit is supported by firm yet refined tannins and good acidity, which contribute to the wine's ageability and balance.
