At a glance

Producer

Silver Heights

Region

Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$45-$60

Tasting profile

Ripe blackcurrant, mocha, graphite, and subtle floral notes with smooth tannins and a long finish.

Evolution: Develops tertiary notes of leather, tobacco, and forest floor with time in bottle.

At peak: Complex layers of dark fruit, spice, and mineral nuances with refined tannic structure.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, balanced

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained

Alcohol

14.5%

Aging potential

15+ years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2042

Optimal window

2022 to 2045

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

The wine is youthful but showing good integration of fruit and tannin.

The wine’s Cabernet Sauvignon structure, with balanced acidity and tannins, supports extended aging. The 2017 vintage in Valle de Guadalupe was warm and stable, yielding concentrated fruit with good terroir expression. This combination allows the wine to improve for more than a decade, developing complexity and softened tannins over time.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with grilled red meats, lamb, wild mushrooms, aged cheeses, and hearty stews.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (60-90 minutes) — To soften tannins and allow aromatics to open up fully.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Use of dry farming techniques, manual harvesting, minimal chemical intervention, and solar energy utilization.

Silver Heights is considered a leader in sustainable viticulture in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe, emphasizing water conservation due to the region's arid climate, solar power usage in winery operations, and limiting chemical inputs. While lacking official organic/biodynamic certification, their practices align well with sustainable principles, helping to reduce environmental impact overall.