SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon
SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon is crafted as the epitome of a French Cabernet Sauvignon – structured, intense and velvety – perfect to enjoy with good friends, good food and good times. Coming from selected plots in the Bordeaux area / Vin de France region, it focuses on ripe Cabernet fruit and a modern, approachable style that still reflects classic Bordeaux structure.
The wine shows an intense cherry-red colour. The nose is open and expressive, with kirsch-like cherry, red fruit and cassis notes layered over toasted and slightly spicy nuances, giving a warm, elegant aromatic profile.
On the palate, SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon is supple, round and velvety, marked by a sensation of sweetness, richness and volume. Flavours of ripe red berries, black cherry and subtle vanilla-spice sit on a finely structured frame of balanced acidity and tannins, delivering a mouth-filling yet smooth red. The finish is aromatic and powerful, with persistent fruit and well-integrated tannin.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are harvested at full ripeness, de-stemmed and given around 10 days maceration with daily pump-overs to extract colour, aroma and fine tannins. After pressing, the wine completes malolactic fermentation, is racked to remove coarse lees, then cooled and aged in tank to preserve freshness and fruitiness rather than heavy oak. Typical alcohol is around 12.5–13% ABV, depending on vintage.
SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon is ideal for relaxed occasions in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia, especially with BBQ, burgers, beef ribs, grilled lamb and hearty comfort food.
Q: What is SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon?
A: SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon is a French red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, produced in the Bordeaux / Vin de France region. It is designed to be structured, intense and velvety, with expressive red fruit, spice and balanced tannins.
Q: How does SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon taste?
A: The wine has an intense cherry-red colour and an open nose of kirsch, red fruits and subtle toast and spice. The palate is supple and round with a sense of sweetness, richness and volume, supported by balanced acidity and tannin, finishing aromatic and powerful.
Q: What is the alcohol content of SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon?
A: Depending on the vintage, SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon is typically around 12.5–13% ABV. Check the bottle label or local listing for the exact alcohol level.
Q: How is SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon made?
A: Grapes are picked at full ripeness, de-stemmed, and left to macerate for about 10 days with daily pump-overs for colour and tannin extraction. After pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation takes place, followed by ageing in tank to preserve the wine’s freshness and fruit-driven style.
Q: What food pairs well with SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon?
A: It is ideal during a BBQ with burgers or beef ribs, and also pairs well with grilled lamb, steaks, robust pasta dishes and hard cheeses, making it a versatile red for hearty meals.
Q: Who is SMILEY® Cabernet-Sauvignon suitable for?
A: This wine is suitable for adults of legal drinking age who enjoy a structured yet smooth French Cabernet Sauvignon that works for casual gatherings, barbecues and everyday dining, particularly in Malaysia, Singapore and across Asia.
