Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
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Flavours of ripe black cherry and dark plum with undertones of coffee and spice. Rich, yet approachable tannins lead to a long, smooth finish.
| SKU | US-WE-CAB |
|---|---|
| AWN Wine Style | |
| MEM | No |
| AWN Wine Style | Medium Bodied Red |
| Short Tasting Notes | Blueberries. Raspberries. Olives. Subtle But Playful Tannins. Rich Yet Approachable. |
| Why AWN Pick This Wine | A great California cabernet sauvignon, full of dark plum and cherry notes, coupled with nice controlled oak influence. |
| Recognitions | 90pts – Wine Enthusiast |
| Food Pairing | Grilled Cheese, Sandwich, Beef Kway Teow |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon / Petite Syrah / Petit Verdot / Malbec / Cabernet Franc |
| Country | USA |
| VARIETAL - RED GRAPES | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah |
| Region | Livermore Valley |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Earth Friendly | Sustainable |
| Volume | 750ml |
*Award-winning wines that are 100% estate grown*
*WINNER – Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast*
First Family of Chardonnay - in 1912, Wente Family brought Chardonnay cuttings from Montpellier, France to Livermore valley. Now roughly 80% of California Chardonnay is derived from the Wente clone Certified Sustainable.
Wente Family Estates achieved Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing in 2010 and is 1 of only 5 wineries to certify every aspect of their business to include the wineries and Estate Vineyards
Founded 130 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California winegrowing under ownership and management by the Fourth and Fifth Generations of the Wente family.
Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from approximately 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed Estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines.
Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf.
