Oak Farm Tievoli Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 14.5%)

A Cabernet-dominant red blend from Lodi, California, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml format. The blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petite Sirah, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. The grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted and de-stemmed, then cold soaked for two days before fermentation with regular pump overs. The wine is aged for 14 months in approximately 14% new French oak. Deep garnet in the glass, the aroma opens with black currant and blueberry, then cedar and dried floral tones, with black pepper, vanilla and a hint of bell pepper. The palate is full-bodied with red plum, cassis, black raspberry, dark chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla buttercream, with orange zest and salted dark chocolate; the finish is long with textured tannins, black pepper and bittersweet chocolate.