Vineyard 29 17rnet Sauvignon

Vineyard 29 is a wine from Massachusetts, made under the Esplanda label. The name on the label reads as a Cabernet Sauvignon, so this description assumes that style. No tasting notes, ABV, vintage or oak regimen were supplied for this bottle, so what follows describes what Cabernet Sauvignon from a cool New England setting typically offers, not a measured profile. Expect a dry red built around dark fruit such as blackcurrant, black cherry and plum, with possible green or herbal edges like bell pepper, cedar or dried leaf. Cool-climate Cabernet generally runs a little lighter and fresher than warm-region examples. Think medium to medium-plus body, firm but not heavy tannin, and brisk acidity that keeps the finish clean. If it saw oak, you might notice vanilla, toast or baking spice, but the details provided don't confirm that. At the table, this style suits foods with enough fat and salt to soften its tannin. Grilled steak, lamb chops, burgers, roasted mushrooms, aged cheddar and hard cheeses are all natural matches. Tomato-based dishes also work well, because the acidity in cool-climate reds holds up against them. A mildly herbaceous bottle is especially good with rosemary, thyme and roasted root vegetables. Serve it slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C). Twenty minutes in the refrigerator before opening usually gets it there. Pouring it into a decanter, or simply into a large glass, for 30 minutes or so can soften the tannin and open the aroma. Use a Bordeaux-style glass with a tall bowl and a tapered rim, which concentrates dark-fruit and herbal aromas. Without vintage or cellaring information, treat it as a drink-now bottle: open it within a year or two of purchase, and don't plan on long aging.