Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.5%)

Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon is a Sonoma County red wine from Kenwood Vineyards, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2019 vintage earned Gold medals at the Critics Challenge Wine Competition and the Sunset International Wine Competition. Fruit is sourced from Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley, with each vineyard kept separate through winemaking. Kenwood is the exclusive producer of wines from the historic Jack London Ranch, where deep red lava soils and sustainable farming contribute concentrated colour and rich varietal character. The nose shows intense black currant, ripe plum, dried fig, pipe tobacco, menthol and cedar. The palate is full and round, with dark bramble fruits, crème de cassis, Earl Grey tea, licorice, sage, black pepper and cocoa-powder tannins. The finish is medium-long, with blackberry, vanilla and a slightly minty close.