Jan 11 2008

Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile 2005)

Category: Cabernet SauvignonMike @ 7:16 am
Root 1 This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. Root 1 gets its name because it is “crafted exclusively from grapes grown on the original, ungrafted root systems”. The grapes come from some of the oldest root lineage in the world. I really enjoyed the 2004 version of this wine and would rate that one in the 4+ trophy range. The 2005 is much more robust, has more tannins and is not quite as smooth – yet still a very enjoyable wine, especially after some time in the decanter.
$12
Three and a Half Trophies
  • Very dark ruby colored.
  • Spice and dark berries in the bouquet.
  • Plumb, cherry and spice flavors.
  • Very robust with higher tannins – decanting is highly recommended.
  • This wine is very nice with spicy and flavorful foods or red meats or pastas.
  • A great bargain from Chile and definitely worth checking out. Her older sister (2004) may be a little smoother but perhaps with maturity this one will get there too.
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Dec 08 2007

337 Cabernet Sauvignon (California 2004)

Category: Cabernet SauvignonMike @ 1:35 pm
337cab2004 This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi California.The first time we had this wine was at a wine bar and we paid $30.00 for it. You could imagine our surprise when we saw it in the store for $12.00
$12 Purchased at Fry’s Grocery Store.
Four Trophies
  • A great all around wine with flavors of cherry and oak.
  • Well rounded and great with steak but versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own.
  • Moderate tannins. Decanting is recommended if possible.
  • This wine is the perfect combination of a date with the prom queen and the budget friendliness of a band geek.
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Dec 08 2007

Red Guitar (Spain 2005)

Category: BlendMike @ 1:05 pm
redguitar2005 This wine is a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha from the Navarra region of Spain.
$12
One and a Half Trophies
  • Very simple, easy drinking wine.
  • Not a lot of depth.
  • Robust but not very complex flavors.
  • This wine is like a girl you met at a bar, had some drinks with but didn’t want her phone number. She’s good to hang out with, but you don’t want to commit.
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