a classic Spanish style blend of cab sauv and tempranillo.
Enjoy aromas of currants, tobacco, chocolate, and black pepper. Silky tannins and moderate acidity make it a delicious wine to drink alone or with food. It pairs excellently with grilled meats, savory sauces, hardy cheeses and dark chocolate. Cheers!
Este es un vino Cabernet Sauvignon clásico y robusto listo para beberse hoy. Disfruta aromas de pasas, tabaco, chocolate y pimienta. Sedosos taninos y acidez moderada lo hace un vino delicioso para beber solo o con comida. Hace excelente maridaje con carnes de parilla, salsas, quesos secos y chocolates. Salud!
EL TAXI, CABERNET SAUVIGNON TASTING SHEET
The wine name: El Taxi
El Taxi means “The Taxi” in Spanish. It’s just our way of making it fun to say “Cab” which of course also means taxi in English.
Appellation: PASO ROBLES
Paso Robles has quickly become a destination for wine lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon due to its intense micro-climates which give rise to all styles of Cab from the big extracted to the stylishly balanced. Along with its notoriety for Rhone varietals, Paso is quickly becoming recognized as a place to grow and make some excellent Cabernet Sauvignons.
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon-80%, tempranillo-20%
The classic red grape of Left Bank Bordeux wines, Cabernet Sauvignon makes a rich and tasty wine that improves beautifully with age. In this red blend we added 20% Tempranillo reminiscent of the classic wines of Ribera Del Duero
Source: Single vineyard
This wine is made from grapes that were harvested by hand at the break of day. The grapes come from a single vineyard to ensure maximum flavor, consistency and authenticity.
Visual:
Deep red and purple hues.
Aroma:
Currants, tobacco, chocolate and black pepper.
Taste:
Dry with balanced fruit, acidity, tannins and overall smooth silky mouth feel.
Barrel: New French Oak, 30%
El Taxi was aged in wooden barrels and monitored closely to impart a 30% new French oak taste. This foundation gives the wine a luscious blend of spice, vanilla and slight char.
Pairings:
A delicious wine to serve with grilled meats, savory sauces, hardy cheeses and chocolate desserts.
