Col Solare Shining Hill Estate Red Mountain AVA

Red Mountain AVA, USA

Estate single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Col Solare's own Red Mountain blocks; more single-varietal than the flagship blend. Intensely concentrated: blackberry, lead pencil, tar, dark spice, and the Red Mountain volcanic-calcareous mineral. 22 months in French oak (70% new). Requires 10+ years for full expression.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Pure Red Mountain Cabernet demands the finest beef; dry-aged fat and smoke complement volcanic mineral tannin
• main: Shining Hill's dense fruit and structure stand up to long-braised lamb's rich collagen; rosemary echoes herb notes
• starter: Col Solare's tannin and volcanic mineral provide dramatic contrast to foie gras luxury; cherry gastrique bridges fruit