Dough Cabernet Sauvignon

Dough Cabernet Sauvignon

Brand: Dough Wines
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: North Coast, California
ABV: 14.9%
Winemaker: Heidi Bridenhagen
Style: Full-bodied, fruit-forward and specifically crafted to be food-friendly. Dough is also notable as the first wine collaboration with the James Beard Foundation.

Ratings: Ratings vary by vintage. 2018 – 88 Points Wine Enthusiast and 90 Points Wilfred Wong; 2019 – 86 Points Wine Enthusiast and 90 Points Wilfred Wong.

Description:
A bold North Coast Cabernet with generous black cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry, complemented by cedar, tobacco, brown sugar, licorice and warm spice. It has a broad, rich palate with firm Cabernet tannins and an approachable, fruit-driven finish. The winery's 2018 bottling was 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in a combination of French and American oak.

Pairing Recommendation:
Excellent with Prime Ribeye, NY Strip, beef tenderloin, Wagyu burgers, tri-tip or Beef Wellington. Dough specifically recommends beef dishes, and I'd feature it at Midtown Provisions with a Prime Ribeye.

Serve: 60–65°F; about 20–30 minutes of air should suit its approachable style.