Fabio Viviani Cabernet Sauvignon No. 78 (75cl, 13.7%)

Fabio Viviani Cabernet Sauvignon No. 78 is a full-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Ynez Valley, bottled at 13.7% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Produced by Vintage 78, LLC, the wine is named after celebrity chef Fabio Viviani. Grapes are sourced from a variety of California vineyards and vinified in Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez wine country. It undergoes partial malolactic fermentation and is aged in French oak barrels. The aroma leads with dark cherry and ripe blackberry, followed by subtle plum and toasted oak, with hints of vanilla and caramelised wood. The palate is lush and fruit-forward, with concentrated black currant and dark cherry, then dark chocolate and vanilla alongside a rich mouthfeel. Ripe, well-integrated tannins provide structure, while focused acidity keeps it balanced. The finish is long and structured, with oak spice, dark fruit and a subtle cocoa undertone.