Rutherford Ranch Predator Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, 0,75 L

This Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi comes from the Predator line of Rutherford Ranch, a winery that has stood for authentic and honest California wines for years. The Lodi region is known for warm days, cool nights and powerful red wines that wonderfully combine fullness and freshness. The 2022 vintage demonstrates this impressively.

The typical dark Cabernet fruit immediately dominates the glass: plenty of cassis, blackberry, black cherry and subtle notes of vanilla, dark chocolate and a hint of coffee. The ladybird on the label stands not only for sustainability but also for a wine line that consciously favours natural cultivation without diluting the style. On the palate, the wine is juicy, round and surprisingly easy to drink. The wood is well integrated, the acidity is fresh, and the alcohol is pleasantly moderate for Lodi.

This Cabernet is an ideal wine for red meat, whether steak, ribs or braised dishes. It also makes an excellent companion without meat, for example, with mushroom dishes, hard cheeses or Mediterranean baked vegetables such as aubergines. A Californian wine that shows how power, maturity and balance can come together wonderfully.