Valley of the Moon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Valley of the Moon is owned by Tony Stewart of British Columbia's Quails' Gate Winery. The 2018 Cabernet has excellent balance and purity of fruit, with upfront notes of cassis, ripe dark fruit, underbrush, peppercorns, cinnamon, coffee and chocolate, with a characterful Sonoma elegance.

This beautiful Cabernet is deep purple in the glass, the bouquet is floral, with rich notes of blueberry compote and cassis. These dark berry notes continue on the palate, overlaid with savory olive tapenade and rich elements of chocolate, coffee and plum. 
Pairs well with rich fare: braised beef or grilled lamb with rosemary fingerling potatoes and warm kale salad, roasted mushrooms and polenta with thyme, or a towering burger with blue cheese and caramelized onions.