COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery
REGION
Pennsylvania
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery, established in 1974 by Jan and John Landis, is one of the oldest operating wineries in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the rolling hills of Lehigh County, Vynecrest has been a pioneer in the state's modern wine industry. This Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the unique terroir of the Lehigh Valley AVA, where well-drained soils and a moderate climate allow late-ripening red varieties to develop complex flavors while retaining refreshing natural acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vynecrest is a founding member of the Lehigh Valley AVA, which was officially established in 2008.
Fact 02
The winery's tasting room is housed in a beautifully restored Swiss-German barn dating back to the 19th century.
Fact 03
Pennsylvania's cooler climate gives this Cabernet Sauvignon a more European, food-friendly structure than Californian counterparts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are carefully harvested and destemmed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit characteristics. The wine is then aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels for approximately 12 to 18 months, allowing the tannins to soften and integrating subtle oak nuances of vanilla and spice before bottling.
