Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14%)

A bold, dark-fruited California red wine, a Cabernet-Petite Sirah blend produced under the E. & J. Gallo Winery umbrella with fruit sourced primarily from the Lodi appellation. The grapes undergo a cold soak prior to fermentation, followed by warm-temperature fermentation lasting four to six days. Petite Sirah is blended in for its deep pigment, amplifying colour intensity and structural tannin. The wine was scored 90 points by James Suckling and awarded Platinum at the 2021 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition. The nose opens with ripe blackberry and dark cherry, followed by toasted oak and roasted espresso, with mocha and caramel. The palate brings cassis and blackberry jam, dark chocolate and roast coffee, with smoky spice and vanilla. The finish is moderate, with toasted oak, dried fruit and baking spice, and firm but polished tannins.