Wine of the Week Wednesday: Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon
This Chilean wine pairs well with chocolate truffles and dishes made with garlic.
For the past year-and-a-half, the best-selling wine at Larry's Wine & Spirits in Middlebury has been Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Robert Zabit of Larry's Wine & Spirits said the wine has soft tannins and sells for a cool $10.99.
"Everyone has a good $25 wine," he said. "The trick is to find a good $10.99 wine."
Recipes to Pair With Cabernet Sauvignon
With notes of black currant, mocha and chocolate, the wine pairs well with steak, ribs, chocolate and food dishes made with garlic.