About the product
Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is a bold yet approachable California red that blends fruit from premier coastal regions, delivering a smooth, fruit-forward style with layered complexity. Crafted to highlight richness and balance, it offers a modern expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the glass, it presents a deep garnet color with rich intensity. The nose is expressive and inviting, featuring aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and plum, complemented by notes of vanilla, mocha, toasted oak, and subtle baking spices.
On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with flavors of dark berries, blackcurrant, and hints of chocolate and caramel. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, providing structure without overpowering the fruit, while balanced acidity adds freshness.
The finish is long and polished, with lingering notes of dark fruit, oak, and gentle spice.
A versatile pairing partner, it complements grilled steaks, burgers, roasted meats, hearty pasta dishes, and aged cheeses.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
The 2024 vintage is noted for its "polished power," balancing dark, brooding fruit with sweet bakery spices.
- Nose: Expressive and warm. It opens with juicy blackberry, boysenberry, and bramble, followed by sophisticated layers of toasty vanilla and graham cracker.
- Palate: Plush and full. You will find black currant and ripe raspberry leading the way, transitioning into a mid-palate of milk chocolate, minty herbs, and roasted coffee.
- Finish: Smooth and "velvety." It leaves a lingering trail of baking spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) with a long, fruit-driven exit that has almost zero bitterness.
Food Pairings
Because of its rich fruit and soft tannins, this Cabernet is exceptionally versatile, pairing as easily with casual comfort food as it does with fine dining.
- Savory: Bacon Cheeseburgers or BBQ Ribs. The wine's vanilla and graham cracker notes act as a natural foil to smoky, charred meats and sweet BBQ sauces.
- Main: Roast Duck with a Cherry Reduction. The wine’s dark berry core provides a direct "mirror pairing" to the fruit sauce, while its body stands up to the rich duck fat.
- Cheese: Aged Gouda or Smoked White Cheddar. The crystalline saltiness of aged cheese brings out the wine's hidden cocoa and espresso notes.
- Vegetarian: Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil. The earthy umami of the mushrooms helps tame the wine's "big" fruit, making for a sophisticated, balanced bite.
About the brand
Meiomi is synonymous with the "New California" style of winemaking—prioritizing bold flavor, velvety texture, and immediate approachability. While traditionalists might find it too "big," the brand has built a massive following by making high-end coastal fruit accessible. In 2026, Meiomi continues to lead the category by applying their signature Pinot Noir "recipe" (high ripeness + toasted oak) to Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a wine that feels "effortlessly luxurious."
