January 4th, 2009 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile No Comments »
| This is the 2007 vintage of the site favourite 2005. Once finding such a great wine you hope that subsequent years will be on par or better, but this vintage reminds us that grapes and wine are living, breathing, unformulated works - the weather changes from year to year, as does the soil and grapes, making the recipe change and so on. |
| With all the above said, this is still a good wine, just not as great as previous vintages. You can tell it spent a bit too much time in the barrel and didn’t taste as refined as it could be. Well worth a try if you particularly like french or ontario reds. |
| Tip: drink a bottle and cellar the other for 1 or 2 years |
| Taste |
oak, medium berry, eucalyptus |
| Smell |
blackberry, oak, black tea |
| Food |
beef, sausages |
| Sweetness |
dry |
| Price |
$14.95 |
| LCBO# |
694208 |
| Score |
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May 1st, 2008 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, USA 2 Comments »
| Here we have a nice California cab which the LCBO has dubbed as a ‘Vintages Essential’. Best of all, this bottle has an affordable price tag. |
| Overall this wine is a winner. It strikes a nice balance between fruit, acidity and tannins. The wine is quite dry, but works surprisingly well on it’s own. |
| Tip: saying it comes from ‘Paso Robles’ is catchy |
| Taste |
blackberry, dark cherry, spice |
| Smell |
ripe red fruit, cherry, vanilla |
| Food |
grilled, braised or roasted meats |
| Sweetness |
extra dry |
| Price |
$16.85 |
| LCBO# |
738823 |
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March 5th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile No Comments »
Anyone else notice the small Chilean invasion on the site lately? Here’s why, good quality, no-frills wine at a fair price, and this cabernet proves the point. You don’t have to just take our word for it, the LCBO has labeled this a ‘vintages essential’. I think I’m going to assign myself the mission of tasting all the essential picks from the LCBO, it’s my mission and I choose to accept it…no…don’t stop me, and if I’m not done in a few months, just wait longer  |
| This red has a lengthy finish so it’s best paired with a hearty meal. |
| Tip: let this wine open up if the tannins are too much at first |
| Taste |
black cherry, leather, tea |
| Smell |
plum, earth, oak |
| Food |
steak |
| Sweetness |
dry |
| Price |
$14.95 |
| LCBO# |
177451 |
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February 25th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, USA No Comments »
| E&J is a house-hold name in California wines, releases this medium body, slightly sweet cabernet sauvignon. I shouldn’t be bias here, but I’m not a fan of sweet cabs, however I wasn’t the only one at the table who wasn’t a fan. I could however see myself gulping down this red in the summer heat when I’m thirsty. |
| I did however get a surprise I truly wasn’t expecting with this mass produced wine, and that was sediment. At least it was strange to me, anyone else have this happen ? |
| Tip: balloon glass this wine and decant of yours has sediment too. |
| Taste |
strawberry, mixed berries |
| Smell |
berry, red liquorice, floral |
| Food |
medium cheeses |
| Sweetness |
medium sweet |
| Price |
$10.40 |
| LCBO# |
223552 |
| Score |
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January 17th, 2008 Archive Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, France No Comments »
| From the winemaker azzarowine.com |
Harmoniously blending the many facets of the Languedoc Roussillon soils, this 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the freshness and elegance of the region’s
cooler zones combined with the full bodied exuberance of the coastal areas.
Beautiful red garnet with purple lights, the nose is rich of black currant, strawberry pepper and liquorice.
The tongue is smooth with notes of red fruits, and mint. The final is long with silky tannins. |
| A wine welcoming in the notes of the South of France which will be appropriate with grilled meat and Mediterranean food |
| $ 12.85 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 13th, 2008 Archive Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.20bees.com |
| This is a crimson-coloured wine, which is a good colour for red wine to be, and has great aromas of black cherry, eucalyptus and pine needles. It’s got a nice fruit-forward finish. |
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| $ 13.05 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 13th, 2008 Archive Posted in Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.lindemans.com |
| A medium to full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that combines dark berry fruit and cassis flavours with hints of chocolate and mint. The finish is stylish, long and juicy. |
| Nose: Cassis and bramble fruit aromas meld with dark fruit notes and subtle spiced touches. |
| $ 12.35 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 11th, 2008 Archive Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, USA No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.woodbridgewines.com |
| Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon boasts rich dark fruit, cocoa and spice character, with a hint of oak for complexity. |
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| $11.05 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 11th, 2008 Archive Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, USA No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.twinfinwines.com |
| The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with bright red berry fruit flavors and notes of toasty vanilla oak, while fine grained tannins produce a lasting finish. The fun, sassy wine partner perfectly with barbequed rib eye. Enjoy Now! |
| Signature Recipe: Marinated Pork Medallions with Grainy Mustard and Rosemary Scented Sauce. |
| $12.95 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 11th, 2008 Archive Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.bpdr.com |
| The wine, an attractive, vivid and brilliant ruby red, opens on red berry fruit aromas, especially cherry and redcurrant, set off by touches of spice and a hint of eucalyptus, bearing witness to its exotic origins.
Round and smooth on the palate, it reveals perfectly integrated tannins enfolded in multiple flavours, with lingering blackberry fruit and cherry liqueur accompanied by some peppery notes.
The finish displays typical Cabernet Sauvignon breadth and generosity in a harmonious vintage of considerable freshness. |
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| $14.85 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
