SCORE :
71
Price:
₹ 950/-
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★
Big Banyan Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the winery’s philosophy of combining Indian terroir with Italian winemaking expertise. Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in India’s warm vineyards, this classic red is crafted to express the variety’s bold character while remaining approachable and food friendly.
Vintage:
2007 (19 years old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
14%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Osamanabad, Bagalkote and Solarpur regions in Maharashtra
Visual Review
Big Banyan Cabernet Sauvignon is a delightful reminder that wine does not always follow the script. Despite being 19 years old, it still shows a deep purple colour with impressive intensity and freshness. Instead of looking tired, it appears remarkably youthful, almost as if time decided to take a day off.
Aroma Review
The nose is light but very appealing, offering black cherry, generous vanilla and a refreshing hint of eucalyptus. It is not especially powerful, yet the aromas are clean, expressive and inviting enough to keep you coming back for another sniff.
Taste Review
On the palate, this dry Cabernet balances medium body, gentle acidity and firm tannins with confidence. The fruit remains vibrant, the flavours are well defined and the finish is pleasant. Even more surprising, it barely shows the tertiary character expected from a wine of this age. The tannins are still settling in, giving it enough structure to suggest that it can continue ageing gracefully.
Overall, this is a very enjoyable, good quality Cabernet that has aged far more slowly than expected.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Grilled ribeye steak, Beef tenderloin, Lamb chops, Roast leg of lamb, Venison loin, Grilled duck breast
- Beef bourguignon, Lamb shank, Osso buco, Braised short ribs, Coq au vin, Mutton rogan josh
- Herb crusted lamb, Roast pork loin, Garlic roasted chicken, Duck confit, Roast quail, Tandoori lamb chops
- Pepper steak, Lamb seekh kebab, Galouti kebab, Shami kebab, Boti kebab, Kakori kebab
- Mushroom risotto, Wild mushroom pasta, Truffle pasta, Eggplant Parmigiana, Stuffed portobello mushrooms
- Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyère, Comté, Manchego, Parmigiano Reggiano
- Lamb rogan josh, Laal maas, Mutton sukka, Bhuna gosht, Nalli nihari, Mutton pepper fry
- Butter chicken, Chicken tikka, Chicken reshmi kebab, Tandoori chicken, Murgh malai tikka
- Paneer tikka, Dal makhani, Mushroom masala, Baingan bharta, Stuffed bell peppers, Soya chaap masala
- Garlic naan, Butter naan, Tandoori roti, Laccha paratha, Jeera rice, Pulao
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