MOTTO "BACKBONE"
CABERNET SAUVIGNON • CALIFORNIA
Quick Facts
Motto Backbone is a California Cabernet Sauvignon, dark and concentrated, with ripe fruit, chocolate and polished tannins. It was created by the winemaking team of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (Washington) with Californian grapes.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml
- Origin: California, USA
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Service: about 18 °C, aerate 15 minutes
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days at no cost
Californian Boldness
The Motto line was born in 2015, when the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates team decided to apply its Washington approach to California grapes, keeping lots separate during fermentation and aging. Backbone is its Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover more wines of California and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: deep ruby, almost impenetrable. Nose: plum jam, ripe blackberries and currants, with dark chocolate, vanilla and toasted spice. Palate: robust and expansive, with ripe fruit, firm but polished tannins and a finish of cocoa and spice.
Pairing
BBQ ribs, grilled chuletón, blue-cheese hamburgers, pulled pork, pork adobo, chipotle cuts and beef birria. See the guide to wines for BBQ and hamburgers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motto Backbone?
It is the Cabernet Sauvignon of the Motto line, from California. It was created by the winemaking team of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, in Washington, applying their method to Californian grapes, for a dark, concentrated red.
Why is it called Backbone?
Backbone alludes to its firm structure, which holds up the intense fruit.
Is it dry or sweet?
It is dry; the ripe fruit and the vanilla from the oak can give an impression of fruity sweetness.
What does it pair with?
With BBQ ribs, blue-cheese hamburgers, grilled cuts and chipotle dishes. Serve at about 18 °C.
Where can I buy Motto Backbone in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.