This Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon from California's North Coast offers aromas of wild fruit, briar patch, plum and blackcurrant. The palate opens to a juicy, lush, medium-bodied mouthfeel with bright fruit character and crushed herb, pencil shavings and spice flavors. This cooler climate style wine is elegant with a rich texture and integrated, smooth tannins.

With 12 months of aging in primarily American oak and some French oak, the wine is well-balanced with good acidity and a lingering, flavorful finish. Tasting notes reveal blackberry, black cherry, and plum layered with dark chocolate, cardamom, and subtle truffle notes. The wine features silky, velvety tannins and pairs well with beef, lamb, pork, venison, pasta, mushrooms, and tomato-based dishes.