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Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-04-16 02:00:00 A premium cabernet sauvignon from Penfolds which consists of South Australian fruits
Tin Roof Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California
2008-04-04 23:12:00 Not as complex as its cousin, the Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon blend and not as good either. You might want to try that one first. It?s a wine better suited for dinner than perhaps drinking on its own. read more
WBW #44 French Cabernet Franc
2008-04-02 13:34:00 Our host for this edition of WBW, the brain-child of Lenn of Lenndevous, is Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV. He chose French Cabernet Franc as theme for this month (ostensibly as a result of his recent trip tasting in France!). You can watch his vlog about the event here, but the jist is pick a French Cabernet Franc and post your link by April 2, 2008 in the comments to the entry on his website.I'll admit straight up that I sorta cheated on this one. Having been in travel mode since before Gary's theme announcement, I really didn't have much of a chance to pick up a bottle for this month or shop around. I popped into my favorite local shop, The Winery in Old Town Alexandria, and sadly could not come up with a full on Cabernet Franc. So I went with a 25% Cabernet Franc, 70% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux style blend.The wine is a 2004 Chateau Quercy Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. It clocked in at 13% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost me $25.99. T...
By: Wannabe Wino
Tin Roof 2005 Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon California
2008-04-02 03:23:00 It?s a better effort than the chardonnay version from these guys. A reasonably good sipping wine and also good with dinner. It?s a wine that just leaves your taste buds tingling. read more
Twin Fin 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California
2008-03-29 22:19:00 It?s something of a surprise, this wine. I?m not much of a Cab drinker, but this one is better than many I drink in this price range. Enjoy, perhaps with some dark chocolate. read more
Good Cheap Cabernet Sauvignon - 27 Reviewed
2008-03-04 00:00:00 It seems as though I've been reviewing Cabernet Sauvignon for ages. But to tell the truth, I really don't mind. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of my favorite varietals. It's considered the King of wines for a reason. Strong-bodied and elegant with complexity and intensity. Who could not love Cabernet? All together, ...
Alice White Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-02-27 00:00:00 G'day! Today's wine takes us down under to South Eastern Australia as we check out the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon from Alice White. We're also getting down under $7 in price, which is always tricky. Now and then I'll find an incredible bottle of wine for about $5, but that doesn't ...
Carmen Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-02-25 00:00:00 Surprise, surprise... I'm off to Chile again to try another Cabernet Sauvignon. This one from the Maipo Valley region in Central Chile, just south of Santiago. The Maipo Valley appellation is rather small in size but well regarded as a wine growing region, particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon. Due to its ...
McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-02-25 00:00:00 If you're a regular reader you may recall my review of McManis Petite Sirah a couple months ago. I was so thrilled with it that I had to try another varietal from them and I wasn't disappointed. Since I already gave a little background on McManis in my previous post, I'll ...
2004 MADDALENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2008-02-19 01:57:00 There's only been one other time that I've rated two different varietals from the same winery as high as my last two ratings. As you may recall from my last post, if you didn't read it please look below, #1 and I absolutely loved the Sauvignon Blanc from Maddalena Vineyards. Not expecting near as much out of the 2004 Maddalena Cabernet Sauvignon, we opened this and let it breathe for thirty minutes or so. I poured a small tasting amount into my glass and swirled for a few seconds. Not the dark, ruby red you see in some Cabernets but more of a medium red color. As I took a nice, full amount of aroma into my nostrils, I was greeted with vanilla, plum and spices. On the palate I picked up raspberry, spiced cherries, a little bit of caramel and maybe just a little oak. Tannins were almost non-existent and this wine had a silky finish that made me want more. Lots more! Having enjoyed this bottle as much as their Sauvignon, I had to find out more. These grapes are sourced from the Cass...
By: 365Corks
Ramey 2005 Larkmead Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-02-16 03:40:00 The Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has been a favorite of mine for years, and for Valentine's dinner it was time to try the Larkmead Vineyard.The Ramey 2005 Larkmead Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon consists of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petite Verdot, and 1% Malbec.It has a beautiful dark red/purple garnet color in the glass.The nose shows dark fruit and berries, spice, oak, and toasted brioche.On the palate cherry, plum, black currant, and oak, with earthy mushrooms and elegant fruit on the finish. The tannins are well integrated, but still has that tart edge that you would expect for its youth.We really enjoyed this fruity, earthy cab with good spice and oak, showing of its elegant side on the finish. Jericho Canyon Vineyard is still a noch up for me but this one was truly great as well. For a few less dollars I would say they both match their quality with price point. I paired this wine with a Stilton topped filet mignon, served with a red wine r...
By: Tastes of Life
Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2005
2008-02-12 00:00:00 Yet again a Chilean Cabernet found its way home with me. I'm tempted to do an overview of all the Chilean Cabs I tried... and I may yet do that. This one is from Veramonte. You may recall that Veramonte Chardonnay was one of my top picks when I did a ...
Big Dark Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-02-11 12:55:00 Even though this bottle of wine clocked in at 14.1% alcohol (which in my opinion, for a CA Cabernet Sauvignon is actually low) it was still a BIG wine. Kind of sad when I feel that 14.1% alcohol is low, but given that I have seen over 16% alcohol for some bottles, I would gather my perspective is a bit skewed, but that is a discussion for another day.The wine in question was a 2004 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley. It had a real cork closure and was purchased by my dad, so I don't know what he paid, but it looks to be available online for about $20. A word of caution, this wine needs more time in the bottle or a good decanting before you drink it.On the nose of the wine I found black cherry, blackberry, leather, and plums. In the mouth there were cherries and dark berries. The wine was tannic and the mouth didn't open up while I was drinking it, and I really only got the one glass since 6 of us were sharing the bottle!
By: Wannabe Wino
cab-u-lous 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California
2008-02-05 21:55:00 Nice and spicy, like the young maiden it should be served to. Tart, tasty, nimble, and highly energetic; you could do much worse with a bed partner or a wine. read more
Red Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-02-05 00:00:00 I've been wanting to get some Washington State wine on this site and I finally have my first with this Washington State Cabernet from Red Diamond. Red Diamond is still a relatively new brand to see on the shelves. They released their first wine, a Merlot, in 2003 and they now ...
Wine Upon Wine....
2008-02-04 12:34:00 One evening at my parents' house, a lot of wine was consumed in one evening. We had around 10 people at the house and the wine was flowing all evening.I believe this was the second bottle of the evening. We started with a Sauvignon Blanc, but my Aunt didn't like it and requested a Merlot. I just happened to have a Merlot blend on hand!The wine was a Chateau Rocher Corbin 2002 Montagne Saint Emillion. I purchased it for $18.99 minus a 10% case discount at The Winery in Old Town Alexandria, it had a real cork closure, and clocked in at 13.5% alcohol by volume. The wine was a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.On the nose I found dark fruit, blackberries, oak, and black currants. In the mouth the flavors were of black currants, plums, and other dark fruit. The wine was tannic and a bit chewy in the mouth, this was definitely a wine that would benefit from being consumed with food. We finished the bottle up over a roast turkey and all the fixin...
By: Wannabe Wino
Cousiño Macul Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-01-29 00:00:00 My exploration of inexpensive cabernet sauvignon has given me an affinity for Chilean wine. I've found a number of good, affordable bottles of cabernet from Chile, and this review reveals yet another example. The Cousiño Macul winery was founded in 1856 by Matías Cousiño and has remained in the Cousiño family since its inception. ...
Christmas-a Month Late
2008-01-25 16:15:00 The wine for Christmas dinner was this bottle of 2004 Lake Sonoma Winery Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I picked this bottle up at The Winery in Old Town Alexandria for around $22, it had a real cork closure, and clocked in at 14.5% alcohol by volume. On the nose I found currants, red berries, oak, leather, earth, and licorice. In the mouth the flavors were dark berries, cream, vanilla, black currants, and spices. Everyone loved this bottle of wine.It was served with a surf and turf dinner of beef tenderloin and baked stuffed shrimp, prepared by my cousin and my Godmother. Just turf for me, shrimp and I are not friends! The wine was an excellent match with the beef tenderloin, a perfect match for the dinner!
By: Wannabe Wino
Sebeka 2006 Cabernet Pinotage South Africa
2008-01-24 18:00:00 It?s a nice blend ? a very nice blend ? from South Africa. It manages to hit all the right notes for me and perhaps you too. Try some today, as the price is certainly right. This is the 2nd wine from these guys I?ve given a good grade too. Maybe I?m slipping. This is one of those wines you wonder what might taste like in another year. read more
More Wine Gifts
2008-01-23 12:47:00 I got a lot of wine this Christmas. I took about a case to CT with me for holiday dinners and such and I returned back to VA with 2.5 cases of wine. People really like giving a wino more wine apparently!This bottle was a 2005 Francis Coppola Diamond CollectionIvory Label Cabernet Sauvignon. (Wow, that's a mouthful of a name for the wine.) It clocked in at 13.5% alcohol by volume and had a real cork closure.The nose on the wine was minty (something I've noticed in a a few Cabernet Sauvignons lately), and had vanilla and strawberry aromas. I thought this was oddly light on the nose with only a bit of spice, not what I usually expect from a Cabernet Sauvignon. In the mouth the wine was a bit darker. I found muted blackberry and thought the wine was a bit earthy. After a while some strawberries and black currants came through. The second glass of wine (drank about an hour after the first) was much better and more developed than the first.We actually stopped in at the Coppola W...
By: Wannabe Wino
Aquinas Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2008-01-22 00:00:00 ?Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine? - St. Thomas Aquinas Aquinas wines are named after St. Thomas Aquinas, but not because of that quote. Producer Don Sebastiani & Sons chose the Aquinas name as a metaphor. St. Thomas Aquinas united science and religion at a time when ...
Wild Horses!
2008-01-20 17:24:00 The wine for the evening was a 2005 Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon. We decanted it because the flavors were really tight when we poured the first glass. We're also using our stemless Riedel glasses that we got as a Christmas gift (my first Riedel!). The wine was also a gift, it clocked in at 13.9% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure and hails from Paso Robles.On the nose I found dark blackberries, cherries, black currants, and spices. It also had a little minty/vegetal essence to the aroma. In the mouth I got flavors of blackberries, spice, leather, and currants. The wine was really tannic and needs to be decanted for hours if you want to drink it now. I would estimate that we had the wine in the decanter for around 3 hours before it really opened up enough.
By: Wannabe Wino
Yali Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
2008-01-15 15:24:00 Un cabernet colchagüino simpático, amable compañero de asados al aire libre. Se recomienda, buena relación calidad - precio. Variedad: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Zona vitivinícola: Valle de Colchagua Suelo: granítico, y pedregoso de alta permeabilidad. Profundidad 0,6 a 1 m. Vendimia: la cosecha se realizó desde el 10 al 25 de abril, momento en que la uva presentó cualidades organolépticas ...
Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
2008-01-10 00:00:00 My search for good cheap Cabernet Sauvignon continues with another selection from the Colchagua Valley region in Chile. I've been finding a number of interesting Cabs from Colchagua Valley and with good reason. It has been characterized as the next Napa Valley as its characteristics are very similar to Napa ...
Black Trail 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Chile
2007-12-30 02:18:00 Nothing to like, nothing to dislike. Make it your second bottle of the evening, so the alcohol of the first bottle dulls your taste buds and masks the finish. It goes well with black cherries. Oddly it will probably go well with cinnamon rolls. read more
Bohemian Highway 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California
2007-12-28 01:57:00 It shouldn't be drunk by itself. Alone it's tart and bitter, but combined with roasted chicken, blue cheese, and avocado, it's surprisingly good. Which is generally the key with cheap wine, find a complement to overcome its swill shortcomings. read more
Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
2007-12-27 00:00:00 Let's say you typically spend under $10 per bottle and you're in the store and come across Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon. It has this bold red label with a very regal looking lion figure. It's a very impressive label and looks like it must be a good bottle of wine. It says ...
Raimat Abadía Crianza 2003
2007-12-22 20:31:00 Región vinícola: D.O. Costers del Segre Variedades: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon 29% Tempranillo 23% Merlot Nota de cata: Color rubí granate de intensidad media alta, con un menisco que apunta algún reflejo teja. Aroma de buena intensidad, serio, con algunas sensaciones de monte bajo en primer plano, que dan paso luego a notas mentoladas, especiadas (pimienta) y a un fondo en que ...
Robert Craig 2002 Mt. Veeder Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-18 05:45:00 I went over to my neighbors last night to give them some homemade Christmas treats and I got a treat right back in form of a glass of Robert Craig 2002 Mt. Veeder Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.I have had the Robert Craig Affinity (their Bordeaux blend) at several occasions before and always enjoyed it, but this wine was definitely a notch up.The color in the glass is a deep red garnet color. Big ripe berries, black cherry and black currant meets you at the nose with oak and vanilla notes. The palate is equally lush with dark berries, black currant, and a long finish with violet candy, black liquorice notes, and supple, well integrated tannins with matching acidity.This was a really good glass of wine and as soon as I finished my glass I wished I had a bottle waiting at home. The quality of the wine very much matches the price tag; available from $60 at Wine-Searcher.com. I would happily spend my money on this wine any day.Vote for my blog here and help me reach top 10 on The Blog Top!
By: Tastes of Life
Paringa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
2007-12-18 00:00:00 I noticed that Paringa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 was mentioned in the New York Times 10 Wines Under $10 article that I highlighted a while back and I thought I should include it in my search for good, cheap cabernet sauvignon. Paringa wines are produced by David and Dena Hickinbotham in South Australia, where ...
Cremaschi Furlotti Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
2007-12-17 04:13:00 Cabernet Sauvignon Selección 2005 Origen de la uva: Viñedos propios ubicados en localidad de Pangal y San Javier, en el Valle del Maule. Cuarteles de 12 años de antigüedad. Clima: Mediterráneo sub húmedo con precipitaciones anuales promedio de 700 mm., concentradas en los meses de invierno. El verano es seco con días calurosos y noches frías. Con diferencias térmicas ...
Valhalla Cellars 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-14 03:14:00 I could not resist picking up a bottle of Valhalla Cellars 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon when I saw it on the shelf in the local grocery store. Being from Sweden with our heritage of Norse Gods and Valhalla I just had to try this wine that I had never heard of before. I just loved the label with the viking ship!Valhalla Cellars was founded in 2001 by Todd Martin and Madeleine Beeler Warner, both of Scandinavian decent. Therefore the name of their label. They are small producers that buy grapes from top vineyards in areas that produce the best quality grapes for the wine they intend to produce.This wine was fermented in open top fermenters with the cap punched down 3 times daily. It was then aged for 21 months in 60% new and 40% two year old French Oak. Only 70 cases produced.The wine has a very dark dense ruby color in the glass with slight cloudiness. Red cherry, dark red currant, liquorice and vanilla meets you on the nose. It is relatively smooth on the palate with red frui...
By: Tastes of Life
Aaku 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Australia
2007-12-14 00:04:00 It?s an OK wine now, but a year from now might be better. And don?t forget to let it BREATH. Twenty minutes really seems to help! read more
Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
2007-12-12 00:00:00 Casa Lapostolle is owned by the Marnier-Lapostolle Group in France, best known as the producers of Grand Marnier liqueur. They have been involved in wine production for many years and founded Casa Lapostolle in Chile in 1994. Casa Lapostolle currently represents 370 hectares in three different vineyards. The Casa Lapostolle Cabernet ...
Molly Dooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-08 23:59:00 Cork:Authentic Name: Molly Dooker Gigglepot Type: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2006 Region: South Australia Country: Australia Producer: Molly Dooker Price: $54.99 Purchased at: Wine.com Date: 11/09/07 Served With: Dry Rub Pulled Pork Sandwiches, cole slaw Appearance: Wow! This is the deepest, darkest, richest looking Cabernet I’ve ever seen. Makes my mouth water just looking at it! Aroma: Ripe dark berries, Maybe some black pepper Taste: Very jammy…plummy. Balanced and smooth. Comments: This was a very nice bottle of wine to enjoy with friends. It’s fun to say the name and I could stare at the glass all night! I just could not get over how luscious this looked. While it had some very jammy flavors it was not too sweet by any means. I found it to have great tannins which helped define a finely structured and layered wine that I enjoyed for as long as I possibly could. One of my friends who is really on a Shiraz kick lately really enjoyed this wine (as we a...
Picarus Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-07 00:00:00 Before reviewing the Picarus Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon, I’d never heard about the Wrattonbully wine region. So before opening the bottle did a little research and I found that the relatively unknown Wrattonbully wine region is located in South Australian between the Padthaway and Coonawarra wine regions. Apparently according to Wine Australia, there is very little variation in the wines across the three regions. The Picarus Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied wine with distinct berry and blackcurrant notes and oak flavour. The grapes are nurtured by renowned Coonawarra district viticulturist, Greg Koch and made by ex-Wynns Coonawarra/Southcorp legend, Rob Moody. Greg and Rob first became involved in the production of Picarus with the highly acclaimed 2005 wines. Picarus recommend that the 2006 Picarus Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon is ready to drink now, but will be in its prime in 5-7 years. The Picarus brand is Winetrust Estate’s premium wi...
Vino Volo and Caymus Vineyards 2005 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-06 02:39:00 Going to Las Vegas last weekend our flight out of Sacramento was delayed for 4 hours, which gave us plenty of time to kill in the airport's wine bar, Vino Volo. Vino Volo is a chain of airport wine bars with five current locations; Seattle, Sacramento, Washington DC, Baltimore and New York, and with plans to expand and open many more locations in the upcoming year.Having the option to visit Vino Volo made me very excited as airport food and drinks, in general, gives me the shivers... Vino Volo adds a touch of sophistication with good quality wine by flight, glass or bottle. Small plates are also served. We tried the cheese plate, chicken panini and the New York skewers with mashed potatoes and peas. All a step above all other airport food I have ever had. I started of with the Pinot Noir wine flight featuring a California pinot from the Molnar Family 2005 Poseidon's Vineyard, from France the Louis Latour 2002 VOLNAY, and from New Zealand the Nevis Bluff 2003 Pinot Noir. A nice fli...
By: Tastes of Life
Happy Hour: Concannon Assemblage Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-05 23:27:00 A while back, I found out that some of my Irish relatives were early cultivators of the California wine industry. They founded Concannon Vineyard in the Livermore valley in 1883. Knowing that I wouldn’t get out to Livermore to sample the wine, I totally forgot about my heritage as a vitner.Last Thursday, while at a ... Related Entries: Happy Hour: Wine CubeHappy Hour: 2003 Peter Franus Cab SavHappy Hour: Tandem Ars Nova Red BlendHappy Hour: Trecini Sauvignon Blanc Tags: happy hour wine red wine cabernet sauvignon - Dieting Concannon Assemblage Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-12-05 00:00:00 The folks at Asti Winery in Sonoma, CA did a nice job on the 2005 Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellar No. 8 is named after a cellar in the Asti Winery in Sonoma County, California, which was founded by Italian immigrant Andrea Sbarboro in the early 1880's. Sbarboro named the ...
Cabernet Sauvignon For Wine Lovers
2007-12-04 00:00:00 Cabernet Sauvignon has long been the grape of choice for the discerning red wine drinker. Fans of this wine all around the world will be pleased to know that the red wine has now received scientific confirmation as King of red wines. Studies have shown that the wine can help to prevent heart disease and ...
Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-11-30 03:00:00 Cork:Authentic Name: Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Type: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2003 Region: Napa Valley Country: USA Producer: Grgich Hills Cellar Price: $55.99 Purchased at: Wine.com Date: 11/09/07 Served With: Salmon marinated in reduced balsamic vinegar with capers and herb-scented olive oil Appearance: Like a garnet stone; deep burgundy with red on the edges where the light shines Aroma: Cherries, crushed red roses, berry cobbler, currant, oak Taste: Very tasty, slight fruity taste on the front of the tongue, a mellow middle and a balancing, tannic finish. Comments: If a cobbler was cooked with cherries, currants and sweet tobacco in an oak-fired oven it might come close to the taste of this wine. Add the alcohol, of course!! This is one of the more balanced Cabernet Sauvignon wines I’ve had. I loved the balanced tannic finish…it’s like the flavor spreads evenly around your mouth as you swallow creating a very satisfying, warm experience. We decant...
Marlena Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-11-30 00:00:00 If you're a Seinfeld fan you probably remember the episode where Kramer wanted to create a cologne that smelled like the beach. This bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon reminded me of that episode with an interesting seaweed aroma. It smells like the beach! It makes this an interesting wine to explore, ...
San Felipe Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-11-30 00:00:00 Here's a quick review for an Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon. This one comes from Mendoza and is imported by Billington Wines, although you won't find any mention of it on their website. I'm not sure if they've discontinued it or if it's just not an important brand to them. I found ...
Fish Eye Cabernet Sauvignon - A Surprising Cheapie
2007-11-26 00:00:00 I'd like to start with "Confessions of a Slacker." I know that I've been really bad about post frequency over the past month. Getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and other going-ons will be my excuse. But the good news is that I've still been tasting and taking notes, so ...
Meridian Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
2007-11-25 20:35:00 Cork:Authentic Name: Meridian Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Type: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2000 Region: California Country: USA Producer: Meridian Vineyards Price: $12.99? Purchased at: Cheers Liquormart Date: 11/09/07 Served With: Teriyaki Chicken & White Rice Appearance: Deep purple, rich Aroma: Faint berries, very light, not much, if any, oak Taste: A layered wine with smooth cherries on the front with a citrusy finish. Comments: Hmm…I had to think about this one ...
Excelsior 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa
2007-11-22 22:00:00 At best this is a marginal wine from South Africa more from there than other places, except maybe Chile. Another year might help, but I tend to doubt it. Look further afield. read more
Cameron Hughes Lot 36 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford District Californi
2007-11-17 01:37:00 A drinking/sipping wine, not a food wine, but missing on at least one cylinder and it?s available only through Costco. read more
Spare Ribs and Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-11-16 16:10:00 The wine was a 2004 Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine came in a club shipment, cost us $28 minus a club discount, clocked in at 14.2%, and had a real cork closure.On the nose I found raisins, cherry, spices, and oak. I also noted some earthy undertones. In the mouth I found berries and a bit of cherry. The wine was tannic and didn't seem ready to drink. I'd hold onto this one if you have any.I served this with BBQ spare ribs, corn, and rice pilaf when my folks were here visiting. I think the wine would have been a really good match with the dinner had I let it decant for a few hours or saved the bottle for a couple more years.
By: Wannabe Wino
Spare Ribs and Cabernet Sauvignon
2007-11-16 16:10:00 The wine was a 2004 Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine came in a club shipment, cost us $28 minus a club discount, clocked in at 14.2%, and had a real cork closure.On the nose I found raisins, cherry, spices, and oak. I also noted some earthy undertones. In the mouth I found berries and a bit of cherry. The wine was tannic and didn't seem ready to drink. I'd hold onto this one if you have any.I served this with BBQ spare ribs, corn, and rice pilaf when my folks were here visiting. I think the wine would have been a really good match with the dinner had I let it decant for a few hours or saved the bottle for a couple more years.
By: Wannabe Wino
Cabernet Sauvignon - Head of the Class
2007-11-13 16:19:00 I love Cabernet Sauvignon. It seems to be my "signature" wine and when in doubt - I go Cabernet. Now, its not that I don’t drink other red wines. I do. In fact, sitting on my kitchen island last week was a bottle of Cotes du Rhone and a bottle of Spanish Rioja. One likes to be prepared for visitors and most of all, my daily "heart medicine" as prescribed by the doctor (boy, was he preaching to the choir when he told me to start drinking a glass of red wine a day). I love the red table blends, cuvees and some of the hard to find single varietals like Malbec, but I usually find my way back to Cabernet Sauvignon.Last week I had an opportunity to taste three newly released Cabernet Sauvignons that just happened to have a lot in common - all three Cabernets were produced in the Walla Walla Valley, all three are of the same vintage - 2005, and most of all -- all three Cabernets were produced by three winemakers that were my viticulture/enology classmates! It was exciting for me to taste... |
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