Our fifth Steak and Wine Pairing at Chateau Cellars featured an incredible USDA Prime New York Strip with Au Poivre (Pepper Cream) Sauce, expertly paired with the Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019.
The steak exhibited an ideal level of marbling, resulting in exceptional tenderness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, complemented by the delectable Au Poivre sauce.
The Cabernet Sauvignon displayed a deep and intense color with captivating red-violet hues, invitingly suggesting its suitability as an ideal accompaniment to steak. Its aromatic profile and flavors mirrored this intensity, showcasing ripe fruits, plum and cherry jam, along with subtle hints of black pepper, sweet pepper, soft tobacco, vanilla, and toasted coffee.
Upon tasting, the Cabernet Sauvignon presented a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, complemented by a well-structured framework and soft, harmonic tannins. The wine’s lengthy and lingering finish, coupled with a fruity aftertaste, contributed to an exceptional mouthfeel.
This Cabernet Sauvignon demonstrated its versatility, offering enjoyment both as a standalone wine on a cool evening and as a superb pairing with a delectable steak.
I have rated this wine 4.1 out of 5, or 89 points.
