Prestige de Mireval Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Classic Movie Pairing
The Way We Were (1973)Pair this dense and flavorful wine with another layered gem, a New Hollywood romance considered to be one of the genre’s all-time greats. This ’70s standout stars Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand as a couple who, over several decades, drift in and out of each other’s lives. A glass of this elegant Cabernet will both elevate the high points and soften the melancholy notes.
THE WINE
With a winemaking tradition dating back to Roman times, southern France’s Comté Tolosan has a rich history. If you’ve yet to try one of the region’s wines, this elegant Cabernet will be your perfect introduction. Talented winemaker Nicole McPheeters sourced the grapes from vineyards overlooking the river Tarn, naming the wine Prestige de Mireval (Mireval means ‘one who looks at the valley’ in the Occitan dialect) after this prime spot. Nicole then treated the Cab to oak aging, which added toasty notes to the ripe black-fruit flavors. A previous vintage earned a gold medal from Gilbert & Gaillard, and the 2021 release is as delicious as ever.
THE WINEMAKER
Nicole McPheeters grew up in Arizona before moving to Australia, where she received her Master of Viticulture & Enology from the University of Adelaide’s highly respected Roseworthy campus. She trained at several top Australian estates, before falling in love with the wines of southern France and moving there. She’s definitely a winemaker to keep on your radar.
THE REGION
Comté Tolosan lies in southwest France and is part of the Aquitaine Basin, the plains that fall between the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean. With a long, warm growing season and rocky, well draining soils, it’s an ideal spot for cultivating vines. The region is home to many rare grapes (such as Petit Manseng and Négrette), as well as international stars like Merlot and Cabernet.
WITH FOOD
With its structure and savory notes, this Cabernet pairs well with food. Barbecued dishes—juicy steaks, veggie burgers or saucy ribs —will be delicious. You could also enjoy it with simple roasts or root vegetable stews. Locals in southern France would opt for game meats. If you feel so inspired, try this Cab with bison burgers or braised venison.
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