# Cs Cabernet Sauvignon (2022)

- **Producer:** Wines of Substance
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Washington, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, plum, cherry, herbaceous, liquorice, cedar, chocolate, tobacco, nutmeg

## About this wine

Substance was established by former rock band manager Charles Smith with iconic periodic table-inspired labeling. The winery focuses on delivering small-batch winemaking integrity on an unprecedented scale, crafting authentic single-varietal wines at accessible prices. Sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards across eastern Washington's Columbia Valley, including Goose Ridge, Painted Hills, and Badger Mountain, this wine highlights the region's unique volcanic basalt and loess soils.

## Interesting facts

- Created by former rock band manager Charles Smith using periodic table element symbols for the labels.
- Fermented with 100% wild native yeasts without any commercial additions.
- Bottled completely unfiltered and unfined to preserve full natural complexity and texture.

## Food pairing

The full body, pronounced dark fruit density, and firm tannin structure of this Cabernet Sauvignon demand heartier, protein-rich dishes. Rich fats in red meats bind with the tannins, softening the mouthfeel and amplifying rich savory flavors, while subtle oak notes complement smoky or roasted preparations.

## Wine making process

Crafted using 100% whole-berry fermentation in stainless steel tanks, fermented entirely with native, wild yeasts. The grapes undergo an extended maceration of approximately 35 days for deep tannin integration. The wine is matured for 10 to 11 months on the lees in French oak barriques (15% to 25% new oak) and bottled completely unfined and unfiltered.