At the table with Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
To be enjoyed with a roast venison with truffles, a chicken liver with raspberries, a rack of lamb with thyme, a hare stew, a plancha-seared Kobe steak or with a 24-month-aged Gruyère.
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2023DOING NOTHING
Far Niente, which means "doing nothing" in Italian, was founded in 1885 by gold rush veteran John Benson. The estate was abandoned during Prohibition, and it was not until 1979 that new owners Gil and Beth Nickel restored it to its former glory.
This cuvée, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, comes from a plot with exceptional gravel and silt soils that produce elegant, refined wines with noble tannins. The grapes are carefully hand-picked and sorted in the winery so that only the best fruit is used. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks with regular pump-overs, followed by 15 days of skin maceration. After vinification, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 17 months in Far Niente's historic stone cellars. The result is a sumptuous Cabernet with aromas of blackcurrant, black berries, wild raspberry, blackberry, black plum, cigar box and cedar, with notes of star anise, black tea and bitter chocolate. The palate is silky, well structured and polished, with fine-grained tannins that melt into a long, elegant finish.
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California
If 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents approximately 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine-growing regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate becoming Mediterranean the further inland you go from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The sub-region: Napa Valley
Napa Valley, located an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is the most famous and prestigious wine region in the New World. Although a number of grape varieties are grown in the valley's vineyards, the region is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Climate, geology and topography are three essential components that make Napa Valley a premier wine region. The combined influences of San Pablo Bay and the hills of the North Coast Ranges are responsible for the valley's very unique microclimate. The bay generates morning fog and the hills channel it inland into the valley. Without this fog that comes from the bays, the climate in the valley would be significantly warmer than it is, making it difficult to achieve structure and balance in the wines.
The little history of the country
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In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...).
In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public.
Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.
All about Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
At what temperature should Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 be kept?
Ageing potential: 15 years or more, until at least 2038. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
Grapes: 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 2.3% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Merlot and 0.1% Malbec. Origin: California, United States. Alcohol: 14.5%.
What to serve with Cabernet Sauvignon 2023?
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and game. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.