Adulation Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Adulation Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (California, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity gentle; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, cheese board, lamb, venison. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2033). Decant for about 1 hour. Critic score 92/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria, Icona Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Astoria · Veneto | £12.40 | |||
| Kingklip Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson 2024 Robertson Winery · Western Cape | £11.80 | |||
| XV Pure Cabernet, Victoria 2022 | £13.70 | |||
| Cucao Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle de Maule 2023 Sutil Family Wines · Chile | £14.40 |
Enjoy it now, or cellar for up to 10 years. Decant for up to an hour before serving. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a classically New World full-bodied red, bursting with aromas of dark forest fruit, cassis, cocoa and cinnamon spice. It is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, all grown within the sunny state of California. Adulation is a brand under the Fior Di Sole umbrella, a family-owned company that covers almost everything in the wine-making process, from fruit sourcing to bottle design. Headed by Valentina Guolo and Stefan Migotto, Fior Di Sole has been in business for over 25 years, providing a wide variety of delicious, affordable wines from their headquarters in Napa Valley. This wine offers incredible quality for its price and is a fantastic bottle to begin your exploration of Californian red wines with. The palate is an explosion of fruits, laden with notes of blackberry jam, plum, mint, vanilla and black pepper. There are earthy underlying hints of forest floor. Its low acidity makes it a highly approachable wine, with a smooth, easy-drinking texture. Ripe, velvety and extremely well-balanced, this Cabernet would make an excellent pairing for a variety of meat dishes, such as sirloin steak, or any aged hard cheese.