Long Meadow Ranch 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Opulent, bold, classic elegance-

This is the 2018 Kristin red blend from Korbin Kameron.

Inky, complete, and robust. Regal and refined by nature. This is one of those wines that takes me back to when I first got into wine. Conservatively expressive fruit notes. Black cherries, blackberries, cassis. All perfectly ripe, to ever-so-slightly crispy underripe. Held together by a velvety gravitational texture that pulls you in. All this, framed in savory vanilla, chocolate, baking spices, and a whisper of thyme.

Drinking beautifully now- in a few years, magic. Timeless style, well-suited for classic pairings. Charred, grilled red meats, ribeyes to short ribs. Earthy umami-driven dishes, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, bò lúc lắc, yakitori. Really, just about anything rich. While I always recommend pairing wine with food, if you’re looking for a solo indulgence, this might be the one.