Feb
05

Mantra and Meadowlark Cabernet Sauvignon

I opened 2 very different cabs this weekend while watching the superbowl. The 1st was a 2005 cab and syrah mix from Meadowlark Cellars, a Napa Valley wine. It’s 73% cab and 27% syrah. This wine was heavily recommended and promoted by the Wine Library which rated it at 93 points. I ended up picking up [...]

Jan
28

Truchard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

I went to my local Bottle King a few weeks ago looking to buy a few bottles of wine to give away as presents. I didn’t really go there with anything particular in mind, just that I wanted Cabernet Sauvignon. I figured I would just look through what they had and decide on the spot. [...]

Dec
27

Jardin, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

Opened a bottle of Jardin tonight. I bought a few bottles some months ago but never got around to trying it. Was in the mood for a cab tonight and found this bottle on my wine rack. I tend to buy wine and then just hold onto it and drink it slowly over time. Definately [...]

Dec
02

Wine Tasting, mainly Pinot Noir but some Cabernets too

I recently started a wine club in my neighborhood. I wanted a regular forum to try different kinds of wine and of course food too. I recently started collecting wine and this seemed like the perfect way to try the wines I have been buying. I won’t say I’m an expert, but rather an informed [...]