Sip of the Day

November 27, 2020

Day #332 of the year.

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon

One positive in 2020, Black Friday will be way more civilized – no braving the inclement weather, no giant overnight cues on lawn chairs or sleeping bags, no wrestling matches with store employees or fellow merry holiday shoppers! All you need to do this year is open your computer in the privacy of your own home, kick back and browse! I personally would not miss the opportunity to turn this internet Christmas shopping into a wine and food event with a nice bottle of Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile and yummy Thanksgiving leftovers to fortify me through the process – Cheers!

ORIGIN

Colchagua Valley, Chile

Grapes

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Tasting Notes

The nose is elegant and complex with aromas of very well-blended ripe red and black fruit. Aromas of crème de cassis, tobacco, and black pepper stand out against a backdrop of toast and pastry notes. The palate is smooth, but well-structured with sweet tannins leading to a lasting and elegant finish.

Food Match

Enjoy with red meats, pasta with Bolognese sauce, lamb chops or simply by itself.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.