10,000 Hours Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (DNR) 145

10,000 Hours Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (DNR) 145Pairs with: Heavy meat stews Good for: A cozy evening Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon I am from: Red Mountain, Washington The Story: The name comes from the theory that says to become truly accomplished at something, it takes at least 10,000 hours of practice. This holds true for winemaking too, where in their case the hours are counted in decade, and there are no shortcuts. Why You'll Love Me: Black cherry, plum, warm vanilla and espresso beans dazzle on

pork tenderloin rubbed with mild baking spices

seamlessly interwoven with sweet accents of wild honey

and 10% rare honey malted barley) aged in custom wood-fired toasted and charred barrels from Kelvin Cooperage

washing the palate entirely clean and leaving a long

Alvaro makes wine here with his daughter Maria

Perthshire

comes from the rolling hills of vineyards that run alongside winemaker Miguel Besoain’s family home in Maipo Valley

anchoring a serious weekend steak night

pink grapefruit pith

leaving the palate feeling remarkably clean

Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops

sharp cheddar cheese