2005 Bordeaux Cabs, Beverages and More, $8.99
Picked this one up at Beverages and More for $8.99, I think.
It’s quite nice. It’s a French negociant wine and it’s half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Cabernet Franc. This is the best daily wine that I’ve had since… well, since all those under-two Euro wines in Spain. This is just what you want for a cold February night with your roommate over lamb shawerma.
This wine is dry and weighty, not terribly complex, but not a fruit-bomb. The tannins aren’t overpowering, but add depth over the minimal cherry and eucalyptus notes.
Check it out. You won’t be disappointed. This is one to buy a case of and keep around for anything. It would go well with lamb, roast chicken, Indian food, or just about anything. Enjoy it.
I have also been active hunting down those bargain gems in light of the economy.
I located a nice 2006 Napa cab from Avalon at K&L for $11.99. I am on my second case and will pick up another when I get low. This is what K&L has to say.
The new vintage of Avalon Napa Valley ups the ante, including fruit from all the region’s great sub-appellations – Howell Mountain, Rutherford and Oakville – as well as fruit from along the Silverado Trail and Soda Canyon. The 2006 is brick red, with a lovely cab nose of Bing cherry, cassis and anise, with secondary aromas of vanilla and clove spice, shortbread and smoke. Supple and easy to drink, the fruit and spice come through concentrated on the palate.
Comment by Jeff Nordahl — February 10, 2009 @ 9:59 am