Alma de Mecenas Cabernet Sauvignon 2025
Primary flavours

Black Cherry

Cranberry

Red Cherry

Wild Strawberry

Anise

Dark Chocolate

Leaf

Pepper

Tobacco
Details
This is a wine that shows complexity and maturity way beyond its price point. It's Cabernet all over, with dusty, yet ripe tannins, subtle tobacco leaf notes, anise and red and black cherry character... the list goes on. It won't be around for long, so make sure you grab a bottle of this, it might just be the best value wine we've ever found!
Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Médoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France, USA, Australia, Italy, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, NZ… all over, really! Key Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a globetrotter. Having its home in Bordeaux certainly helped its rapid expansion, as the Bordelaise (those coming from Bordeaux) are excellent marketers of their own product! Now found in almost all wine-producing countries of the world, Cab Sav is traditionally full-bodied, loaded with plenty of dark fruit (think blueberry and blackberry) and backed up by a zing of herbal/grassy kind of flavours. It’s also known for its strong backbone of tannin – that furry, drying sensation you sometimes get with red wines. Cabernet has plenty of it, but is still a smooth talker regardless. Fun Fact: Bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bordeaux over two hundred years ago are some of the rarest in the fine wine world....we've never tasted them, but the wealthy experts tell us they are incredible!
Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Médoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France, USA, Australia, Italy, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, NZ… all over, really! Key Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a globetrotter. Having its home in Bordeaux certainly helped its rapid expansion, as the Bordelaise (those coming from Bordeaux) are excellent marketers of their own product! Now found in almost all wine-producing countries of the world, Cab Sav is traditionally full-bodied, loaded with plenty of dark fruit (think blueberry and blackberry) and backed up by a zing of herbal/grassy kind of flavours. It’s also known for its strong backbone of tannin – that furry, drying sensation you sometimes get with red wines. Cabernet has plenty of it, but is still a smooth talker regardless. Fun Fact: Bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bordeaux over two hundred years ago are some of the rarest in the fine wine world....we've never tasted them, but the wealthy experts tell us they are incredible!
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Specs
Region
Rioja
country
Spain
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
Alma de Mecenas
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2025
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
We absolutely loved the depth of flavour and character captured in this striking Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes it a wonderful wine to pair with punchy, powerful dishes and ingredients. Steak cooked in a rich gravy is always going to hit the spot, as will lamb shanks and other red meat with grilled onions, umami-rich additions like miso, and anything given serious time in the smoker. Vegetarian matches would include soy-braised mushrooms, truffled potatoes and bitter greens like black kale and broccoli, especially if tossed in a blue cheese sauce. Delicious!
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Food

Smoked Meat

Steak

Red Meat

Game
Tastes

Earthy

Fatty

Rich
Moods

Excited

Contemplative

Always A Winner

Romantic
Seasons

Winter

Autumn

Cooler Months
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Wine region

Rioja, Spain
Rioja (riˈouhɑ) is one of Spain’s most well-known wine regions, located in the north of Spain. The region has a long history of making wine that dates back to the period of the Roman Empire. The climate is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and cool winters which suits the varieties of Rioja; Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano. Graciano almost became extinct due to the effects of phylloxera in the late 1800s however, luckily, the variety is back in full swing. There are three main classifications of wine according to their ageing process- Crianza, Reserve and Gran Reserva.
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