Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, in USA, by Canvasback (Duckhorn). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Cassis, black cherry, cocoa, cedar and pairs well with Ribeye, prime rib and lamb.
Michael's take
“Dusk blackberry, crushed iron minerality, structured, muscular Red Mountain power.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Canvasback (Duckhorn)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain
- Ribeye
- prime rib
- lamb
- aged gouda
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
Where to buy Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain taste like?
Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Cassis, black cherry, cocoa, cedar. Acidity is medium, tannin is high and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Dusk blackberry, crushed iron minerality, structured, muscular Red Mountain power.
What food goes with Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain?
Michael pairs Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain with Ribeye, prime rib, lamb and aged gouda. It works best for Steak night and dinner party.
How much does Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain cost?
Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignion Red Mountain falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Cabernet Sauvignon Michael has poured
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- Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley$$$$ · $50+
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