Barandas Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Tasting Notes:
The wine opens with subtle red cherry and cassis, lifted by fine graphite aromatics. Layers of warm cocoa spice and dried herbal nuances unfold with air, adding complexity and aromatic length. The palate is medium-bodied and refined, showing seamless structure supported by vibrant acidity that carries the flavours through to an elegant, persistent finish.

Food pairing:
This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs beautifully with herb-crusted lamb chops, where its red-fruit brightness and savoury herbal tones echo the rosemary, thyme, and garlic of the dish. It is equally at home alongside chargrilled beef fillet with peppercorn sauce, allowing its cassis and graphite notes to shine while its medium body complements the leaner cut. For a sophisticated vegetarian option, charred aubergine with tahini and pomegranate mirrors the wine’s subtle smokiness and warm spice, while the fresh pomegranate adds a lively counterpoint. The wine is also ideally suited to intimate celebrations, anniversaries, personal milestones, or elegant home-cooked meals where a refined, terroir-driven wine is called for.

Awards:
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2025 – Double Gold