Theme: California Cabernet
Wines tasted: Nine
Discussion and revelation:
Wine 1
I like it. I can't tell you why.
I have goosebumps.
I think it's the one I brought.
Chocolatey -- dark chocolate.
No more recent than 2006
A robust beginning
Result: Ghost Pines, 2008, from Napa and Sonoma ($15)
Wine 2
Crisp
Younger and less developed
Drier
Almost bitter
Tart
Nu ma omor
I like 2 better than one; it's lighter and fruitier
2 growing on me
Result: Rodney Strong, 2007, Sonoma county ($14)
Wine 3
Bouquet: during fall when apples fall off the tree. kind of like rotting fruit but in a good way.
Lots of tannins
Dry but not as fermented
I brought it!? I hated it!!
Result: Kendall Jackson, 2006, Sonoma Napa ($23)
Wine 4
Great bouquet
Younger than one
Close to one for me in liking
Really oaky
Raspberries
Result: Smoking loon, 2009, Napa ($13 on sale for 10)
Wine 5
Not a lot of personality
Sour
Yuck yuck yuck
It tastes bland
Five not good
Sweeter
Five, I hardly knew ya
Result: Chateau Chevalier, 2005, Napa ($14)
Wine 6
Six is my new favorite
Very balanced - a whole variety of flavors
Result: Poet's Row, 2008, Sonoma ($9) (ps: sustainable)
Wine 7
Very smooth
Soap
Bitter and plumy
Sirah-y
Loose and fruity
I am not digging seven
I'm not getting what it's about. Not a cabernet
Result: Liberty, 2008, Paso Robles ($14)
Wine 8
Liquorishy
Younger, acidic
I'm getting blueberries
Result: Bonterra, 2007, Mendocino county ($16) (ps: organic)
Wine 9
Fruity
Most flavorful
More alcoholic
Smells like vinegar
Great with dessert
Result: The Show, 2007, Napa ($13).
Crowd favorites: Everyone LOVED Wine 1. Wines 3 and 9 had a smaller following.
The cheeses: Aged Cheddar and Supreme Brie, both from Henry's
Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Dates
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/bacon-wrapped-dates-stuffed-with-blue-cheese/Detail.aspx
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