Schug Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Schug
Label Name:
 
Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91; Decanter 90; product listings / retailer notes and user ratings available (Wine. com product page)

Tasting Note
Ripe dark cherry and plum with cassis, blueberry and cocoa; savory herbal/menthol notes, soft/finely grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, slightly spicy oak finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats (steak, lamb), beef stew, mushrooms and aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Chinese red-braised beef, hoisin-glazed pork, miso aubergine or umami-rich stir-fries.

Production Method
Grapes destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks, blended from Sonoma sites, then aged in French oak barrels (portion new) approximately 12–16 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Schug Carneros Estate, founded by Walter Schug in 1980, is a family-owned Sonoma producer famed for Pinot Noir and refined, European-styled wines sourced from estate and premium Sonoma vineyards.