No red grape travels as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, which is why it anchors serious reds on four continents. Concentrated and structured, with oak spice woven through the dark-fruit core. Mendoza's vineyards are irrigated by Andean snowmelt in a region that would otherwise be desert. Hudson Phoenix, 2019 vintage. Serve at 62°F, decanted. The classic pairing is a well-marbled steak.