ALAVIDA ORGANIC KOSHER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750ML

Alavida Organic Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon

Alavida Organic Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Bousquet’s organic vineyards in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina, at the foothills of the Andes. It is both USDA-certified organic and kosher, with production following kosher winemaking requirements. The wine is made to emphasize pure Cabernet fruit, freshness, and the distinctive mineral character of high-altitude Mendoza. Domaine Bousquet+1

Wine Style

This is a medium-bodied, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon rather than a heavily oaked, powerful California-style Cabernet. The high-altitude vineyards and cool nighttime temperatures help retain acidity while allowing the grapes to achieve good ripeness. The result is a wine with juicy fruit, freshness, moderate structure and polished tannins. Domaine Bousquet+1

Tasting Notes

Appearance:

Deep violet-purple in the glass.

Aromas:

The nose is fresh and expressive, showing:

1. Red and black berries
2. Blackberry and dark cherry
3. Tobacco leaf
4. Subtle mineral notes
5. Light herbal/green nuances

The combination of tobacco and mineral aromas is particularly characteristic of the wine's high-altitude Uco Valley origins. Wegmans+1

Palate:

The palate is juicy, fresh and medium-bodied, with concentrated dark and red fruit supported by lively acidity. Expect flavors of:

1. Blackcurrant
2. Blackberry
3. Black cherry
4. Red berries
5. Tobacco
6. Mineral
7. Subtle leafy/herbal notes

The tannins are well integrated and relatively smooth, giving the wine enough structure for food without becoming overly drying. Wegmans+1

Finish:

Clean and moderately persistent, with dark fruit, mineral freshness and gentle tobacco/herbal notes. The finish is more fresh and elegant than heavy or oaky.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand harvested, with the harvest generally taking place toward the end of March and beginning of April. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks, with selected yeast and temperatures controlled around 81°F / 27°C for approximately 12 days. The producer emphasizes preserving the natural fruit and freshness of the Uco Valley grapes. The World Of Organic

The wine is also notable for being produced without added SO₂ (sulfites) in the referenced releases, allowing the fruit and high-altitude character to come through clearly. The World Of Organic+1

Kosher & Mevushal

Alavida was created specifically as a kosher organic wine, with the winemaking carried out according to kosher requirements under rabbinical supervision. Certain current releases are Mevushal, meaning the wine has undergone a controlled heating/pasteurization process that allows it to retain kosher status even when handled by someone who is not Jewish. Nicolás Orsini Blog

It's important to check the specific vintage and bottle label, since the Mevushal designation can vary by release.

Technical Profile

1. Producer: Domaine Bousquet
2. Brand: Alavida
3. Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
4. Country: Argentina
5. Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza
6. Vineyard area: Gualtallary, at approximately 1,200 meters / 3,940 feet elevation for the 2022 release
7. Certification: USDA Organic + Kosher
8. Style: Red wine
9. Alcohol: Approximately 14–14.5%, depending on vintage
10. Bottle: 750 ml
11. Body: Medium
12. Tannin: Moderate, polished
13. Acidity: Fresh
14. Oak: Not the dominant feature; fruit and terroir take center stage The World Of Organic+1

Food Pairing

This Cabernet is especially versatile with grilled and roasted foods:

1. Grilled steak
2. Lamb chops
3. Burgers
4. Roast beef
5. Brisket
6. Grilled chicken
7. Roasted vegetables
8. Eggplant and mushroom dishes
9. Hard and semi-hard cheeses

Its moderate body and fresh acidity make it particularly good with grilled steak or lamb, while the mineral and tobacco notes complement smoky, roasted flavors. Wine Enthusiast+1

Overall Impression

Alavida Organic Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon is a very approachable expression of high-altitude Argentine Cabernet. Its strongest characteristics are ripe red and black fruit, tobacco, mineral freshness and smooth tannins. Rather than relying on heavy oak or high extraction, it focuses on varietal purity and Uco Valley terroir.

In one sentence: A fresh, juicy and medium-bodied organic Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon, offering blackberry and red-fruit flavors alongside tobacco and mineral notes, with balanced acidity and polished tannins. Domaine Bousquet+1