2024 MNW "In Sheep's Clothing" Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Washington

If the Pinot Noir is the wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Cabernet Sauvignon is the wolf who stopped pretending. Bold, structured, and unapologetically full-bodied, the 2024 MNW “In Sheep’s Clothing” Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Washington is a powerhouse from a Black-owned, minority-owned winery that is rewriting the rules of Pacific Northwest wine. This is the bottle you open when you mean business — at the dinner table, at the gift exchange, or on a night that deserves something exceptional.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Deep, inky ruby with aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, and a hint of dark chocolate. On the palate, it’s full-bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins, flavors of black cherry, cassis, tobacco, and a long, warming finish with notes of vanilla and oak. Classic Washington Cabernet Sauvignon — powerful, structured, and built to impress.

• Origin – Central Washington, USA
• Producer – MNW (Mason Noir Wines); Black-owned, minority-owned (WBENC-certified)
• Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 14.5%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

Cabernet Sauvignon was made for the table — specifically, the kind of table where something impressive is coming out of the kitchen. The firm tannins and dark fruit profile of this Central Washington Cab make it a natural match for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, and slow-smoked brisket. The cedar and dark chocolate notes play beautifully against charred, smoky flavors. Pairs well with lamb chops, venison, and hearty stews. If you’re doing a steakhouse-style dinner at home, this is your bottle. Also excellent alongside aged cheddar, gouda, and a well-loaded charcuterie board.

• Pairs well with: Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, smoked brisket, lamb chops, venison
• Also great with: Aged cheddar, gouda, charcuterie, hearty stews, dark chocolate
• Serve at: 60–65°F — decant 30–60 minutes for full expression

Occasion

This is your celebration red — the bottle for milestone dinners, corporate gifting, and any occasion where you want to make a lasting impression. Ideal for fall and winter entertaining, holiday gifting, and anyone who appreciates bold, structured reds with a story behind them. A standout gift for the Cabernet lover in your life, and a powerful statement bottle for anyone who wants to support Black-owned excellence in American wine.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

MNW — Mason Noir Wines — is a Black-owned, minority-owned winery making its mark across the Pacific Northwest, sourcing from some of Washington State’s most prestigious growing regions. Central Washington’s Columbia Valley AVA is one of America’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon regions, known for its intense sunshine, dramatic temperature swings, and volcanic soils that produce grapes with exceptional concentration and structure. MNW brings both technical precision and a powerful sense of mission to every bottle — crafting wines that belong on any table, in any cellar, and in any conversation about the future of American wine. When you choose this bottle, you’re choosing excellence and representation in the same pour.

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