2018 Sacred Love (Library Edition)
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2018
Type: Red
Price: $148.00
Discover an extraordinary vintage from the prestigious eastern hills of Santa Ynez Valley. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of McClain Cellars' winemaking artistry—complex, beautiful, and utterly captivating. Handcrafted with meticulous attention, Sacred Love reveals layers of luscious cherries and boysenberries, enriched by decadent chocolate notes. A whisper of peppercorn adds intrigue, leading to a full-bodied, robust finish that lingers beautifully on the palate. This exc
Tasting Notes
This Library Edition presents a deep garnet hue with purple reflections, showcasing its youth and concentration. The nose opens with intense aromatics of ripe boysenberries and dark cherries, complemented by layers of dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and cracked black peppercorn. On the palate, the wine displays remarkable structure with full-bodied richness, revealing flavors of blackcurrant, espresso, cedar, and subtle baking spices that dance across well-integrated tannins. The finish is exceptionally long and elegant, with lingering notes of dark fruit compote and a whisper of tobacco leaf.
Food Pairings
Prime ribeye steak, lamb rack with rosemary, aged Pecorino Romano, dark chocolate tart, braised short ribs, grilled portobello mushrooms, venison medallions.
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