SCORE :
68
Price:
₹ 850/-
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★
Deccan Plateau Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine that showcases the character of Cabernet Sauvignon from India’s Deccan Plateau, bringing together the region’s distinctive winemaking environment and the enduring appeal of one of the world’s best known grape varieties.
Vintage:
2025 (1 year old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
13%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Pune, Maharashtra
Visual Review
The Deccan Plateau Cabernet Sauvignon makes a strong first impression, with an intensely deep ruby colour and an almost opaque appearance. It has the kind of concentration in the glass that suggests there is no shortage of ambition here.
Aroma Review
The nose is a little more restrained, with light intensity and above average quality. Deep black cherry leads the way, followed by dark chocolate and a surprisingly pleasant smoky note. There is some variety, although the aromas could certainly be a little more expressive.
Taste Review
On the palate, this is a dry, distinctly flavoured wine with lively acidity and firm tannins. The body and alcohol feel relatively light, keeping it fresh and easy enough to drink, while the tannins provide plenty of grip. They are still rather harsh at this stage, but give them a few years and they should hopefully settle into something more polished. A touch more body would also help round out the acidity.
Despite these youthful edges, the wine is well balanced, with average complexity and a notably long, pleasant finish. It is an enjoyable drink with genuine aging potential, so there is plenty to look forward to if you have the patience to let it develop.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, grilled chicken, roast chicken, chicken kebabs, butter chicken
- Lamb chops, lamb kebabs, rogan josh, lamb biryani, mutton curry, seekh kebabs
- Grilled steak, beef roast, beef kebabs, beef burger, steak frites
- Pork ribs, roast pork, pork vindaloo, pork sausages, char siu
- Grilled salmon, tuna steak, smoky grilled prawns
- Grilled paneer, paneer tikka, mushroom kebabs, stuffed bell peppers, eggplant parmigiana
- Lasagna, spaghetti bolognese, pizza with spicy sausage, beef ravioli, mushroom risotto
- BBQ ribs, pulled pork, meatloaf, grilled sausages, shepherd’s pie
- Aged cheddar, smoked gouda, parmesan, pecorino, manchego
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