Wine: Rib Tickler Cabernet Sauvignon

Country: USA

Region: California

Designation: California

Brand/Producer: Rib Tickler

Grape Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 13.5%

Type: Red

Code: 2347

Tasting Note

Wild blackcurrant and dark fruit on the nose is complimented by sweet spice, while the palate brings kirsch notes with a long finish, enhanced by gentle American oak influences. 

Winemaking

The fruit is sourced from vineyards in the northern part of California’s Central Valley. The region around Lodi and Manteca enjoys considerable influence from the San Joaquin and Sacramento River deltas, which act as a natural cooling system to the often-searing heat, providing freshness to the ripe, fruit charged Cabernet grapes. The autumn harvest takes place just as the temperatures start to drop and before inclement weather damages the grapes. At the winery, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats followed by ageing for 6 months in oak barrels to add richness and character.

Fun Fact

“Big Bold & Juicy” appears on the labels of Rib Tickler wines. Crafted with top quality fruit the wines are intended to be fruit forward and deliver the perfect balanced palate to accompany rib eye steaks and American ribs.

Food pairing

Built for beef, this wine is ideally partnered with juicy rib eye steaks and succulent ribs.