Schug Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Schug
Label Name:
 
Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 93%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Merlot 2%, Petit Verdot 1%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93 pts (2019). James Suckling 92 pts (2019). Wilfred Wong/Wine. com 93 pts (2019)

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, cassis and plum with notes of blueberry, dark chocolate, pine/cedar and subtle baking spice; medium‑full body, vibrant acidity and fine-grained, approachable tannins with a lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar and steak frites. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese-style braised beef, hoisin-glazed roast duck, Japanese yakiniku or wagyu.

Production Method
Classic small-lot fermentation and Bordeaux-style blending; matured in French oak to integrate spice and structure (typical Schug practice; estimated 12–18 months oak aging).

Vineyard Info
Schug Carneros Estate Winery, founded by Walter Schug in 1980, focuses on European-styled wines from Sonoma County vineyards; today family-owned with winemaker Johannes Scheid. Sources fruit from estate and premier Sonoma sites.