Bouchon Winery is located in California's Sonoma County, though they source grapes from Monterey, Santa Cruz and the Central Coast. The wines are made with an eye to California's past, when elegance and restraint ruled the day and wines expressed fresh fruit flavors with moderate alcohol and an old-world structure: firm tannins and refreshing acidity.

Bouchon's Cabernet Sauvignon pours mid-ruby in the glass with purple highlights. The nose is wonderfully aromatic with notes of red cassis, raspberry and blackberry alongside notes of red pepper jam and graphite minerality. The palate is medium-bodied, framed by fresh, mouth-coating tannins and a vibrant acidity that lead into a bright finish. Enjoy with grilled sausage, peppers and onions.