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Chestnut Oak
Cabernet Sauvignon
Virginia
Monticello
Cabernet Sauvignon75%
Petit Verdot 15%
Merlot 10%
Black Cassis, Red Cherry, Vanilla, Leather
20 Months
New French Oak 50%
Neutral Oak 50%
This wine has an array of rich fruit flavors, and a smooth mouthfeel thanks to the addition of Merlot. It’s a more elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and perfect to enjoy on its own or with grilled meats.
Low
Med -
Medium
Med +
High
ABOUT
Chestnut Oak 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2023 Chestnut Cabernet Sauvignon is a full, but elegant wine with an array of red and black fruit on the nos e and palate. The addition of Petit Verdot adds depth and color to the wine, while the Merlot brings plum, dark cherry, and a round, smooth texture.
PAIRINGS
IN A PINCH
Blue Cheese, rich cuts of steak.
DEEPER DIVE
This wine is going to shine brightest when paired with fatty cuts of meat where the tannins can go to work and balance out the meal.
There’s some earthiness to the wine as well, so the grill is a great option to let the char and smoke complement those notes.
Aged cheeses, especially blue cheeses are going to be great to complement that earthiness as well, and will also match the wines acidity to make for a great pairing.
STANDOUT FEATURES
- Firm Structure
- Smooth Mouthfeel
- Grippy Tannins
STEAR CLEAR
Seafood is not going to be a great option at all here due to the elevated tannins.
PAIRING SCALE
Light Dishes
Salads
Raw Bar
Med – Dishes
Fatty Fish
Roast Chicken
Med. Dishes
Lean Meats
Rich Poultry
Med + Dishes
Burgers
Fatty Meats
Full Dishes
Stews
Rich Sauces
CHEESE OPTIONS
Stilton
Stilton
Country: England
Animal: Cow
Type: Strong, funky
Texture: Hard
Style: Full-bodied, tangy
Taleggio
Taleggio
Country: Italy
Animal: Cow
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy
Style: Mild, sweet, aromatic
Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano
Country: Italy
Animal: Cow
Type: Hard
Texture: Grainy
Style: Salty, sharp, nutty.
RECIPE IDEAS
SERVICE
WHICH GLASSES?
Large Bordeaux or All-purpose glasses would be best.
BORDEAUX
BURGUNDY
FLUTE
COUPE
ALL-PURPOSE
WHITE
DESSERT
SHOULD I DECANT THIS?
WHY “Probably”?
There’s a lot to unpack in this wine, and most of it will be missed if it doesn’t have at least a little time to breathe.
HOW LONG?
Generally you would want to decant a younger wine for longer to help it open up and be cautious of exposing older wines to oxygen for too long. There are always exceptions of course, but this is a pretty good rule to follow.
Minutes to decant this bottle:
Year opened
SERVING TEMP
The correct serving temperature is important to show a wine’s true potential, but don’t stress over getting the temp exactly right. Use the chart below to try to get in the right ballpark.
AGING
WHEN SHOULD I OPEN THIS?
If a wine has been released by the producer, it means it is ready to drink. Wines don’t necessarily get “better” with age, they just change. Typically, this change involves things like losing fresh fruit flavors in exchange for more savory notes.
The moment you should open the bottle depends on your preference, so it’s more important to understand the evolution and the life span of the bottle than it is to try to time its opening perfectly. (It’s far better to open a bottle too early than too late.)
This bottle should probably be opened between:
20
-
20
Development
Year Opened
PRODUCER
5050 Stony Point Road
Barboursville, VA 22923
ABOUT US
In addition to our estate production, we produce wines from non-estate fruit such as Sparkling wines made from Chardonnay grapes. The Sparkling wines are produced entirely in house using traditional methods.
OUR VINEYARDS
In 2006, we planted one acre each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Manseng. We expanded our plantings in 2014 and 2015 with Merlot, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Nebbiolo.
We utilize precise and integrated farming techniques to develop our vineyard in the best way that suits each vintage. Most of the work is done by hand under the careful guidance of our winemaker and our skilled vineyard management team.
Interested in joining our wine club?
Chestnut Oak Wine Club
Our wine club members receive a 20% discount on wine purchases online or in the tasting room. Membership includes quarterly releases in March, June, September, and December. The wines can be either shipped or picked up in the tasting room, and we’ll host a pick up party for each release.
