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SonVida Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Primary flavours

Berries

Black Cherry

Black Fruit

Blackcurrant

Capsicum

Dark Chocolate

Savoury

Tobacco

Truffle
Details
We all know that decent Cabernet ages well, but SonVida's Cabs are just in a different class. This shows old-world finesse with new-world charm. It's ripe, with notes of redcurrant and black cherry flavours that interlace with more rustic notes of forest floor and truffle. The tannins have naturally softened into the wine, but still hold firm through to the finish, offering structure and elegance.
SonVida is a boutique winery located in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, renowned for producing premium wines that capture the essence of the region's unique terroir. Founded by David and Sonia Smith in 2007, SonVida has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The winery's vineyards, situated at an elevation of 1,100 meters, benefit from the valley's high altitude, pure mountain water, and significant temperature variations, ideal for cultivating Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. SonVida's approach combines traditional viticulture practices with modern winemaking techniques, resulting in expressive and elegant wines. Their flagship Malbec has garnered international acclaim, noted for its rich, vibrant fruit flavours and smooth, balanced finish. The winery's small production scale allows for meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each bottle reflects the dedication and passion of its founders. Visitors to SonVida can enjoy personalised tours and tastings, gaining insight into the winemaking process and the story behind each wine, making it a must-visit destination in Argentina's wine country.
SonVida is a boutique winery located in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, renowned for producing premium wines that capture the essence of the region's unique terroir. Founded by David and Sonia Smith in 2007, SonVida has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The winery's vineyards, situated at an elevation of 1,100 meters, benefit from the valley's high altitude, pure mountain water, and significant temperature variations, ideal for cultivating Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. SonVida's approach combines traditional viticulture practices with modern winemaking techniques, resulting in expressive and elegant wines. Their flagship Malbec has garnered international acclaim, noted for its rich, vibrant fruit flavours and smooth, balanced finish. The winery's small production scale allows for meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each bottle reflects the dedication and passion of its founders. Visitors to SonVida can enjoy personalised tours and tastings, gaining insight into the winemaking process and the story behind each wine, making it a must-visit destination in Argentina's wine country.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Mendoza
country
Argentina
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
SonVida
Alcohol
13.9%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Single Vineyard
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
It’s impossible to deny the allure of this rich, bold and tannic Cabernet Sauvignon wine from SonVida, which packs a deeply satisfying punch alongside a rich array of dark fruit flavours. When it comes to food pairing, you’d do well to match it with gamier meats like venison or rabbit, or with sirloin steak served medium-rare with a peppercorn or blue cheese sauce. Mushroom hotpots with a rich red wine sauce will work a treat, and it’s also excellent with truffled potatoes, bitter greens like cavolo nero, and braised black or puy lentils. Delicious!
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Food

BBQ

Red Meat

Steak
Tastes

Rich
Moods

Contemplative

Romantic

Always A Winner
Seasons

Winter
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Wine region

Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza is Argentina's premier wine region which is located in the foothills of the Andes mountains. Mendoza is located 1000 km inland from Buenos Aires and is closer to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The region is famed for Malbec, which accounts for 20% of the variety planted in the country, yet also produces high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and the native grape variety, Torrontés.
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