Vint Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

An accessible Cabernet Sauvignon from California that focuses on drinking pleasure: full-bodied, with soft tannins and a clear fruit profile.

Robert Mondavi had a lasting influence on Californian viticulture in the second half of the 20th century. In 1994, he launched the Private Selection – a line intended to make high-quality wine enjoyment accessible to a broad audience. Vint is the current manifestation of this idea: Winemaker Glen Caughell processes grapes from all over California into a Cabernet blend with a clearly defined profile.

In the cellar, Caughell combines fermentation in stainless steel tanks with extended maceration – this promotes color depth and tannin structure. The wine then matures in French and American oak, which contributes the typical spice.

In the glass, it shows dark blackberry and black cherry, plus a hint of vanilla and subtle oak spice on the finish. The tannin remains velvety, the structure pleasing – not a heavyweight, but an uncomplicated everyday wine with a solid backbone.

• Temperature: 17–18 °C
• Food: Burgers, beef steak, pulled pork, spicy pasta with meat sauce