For those female wine lovers out there
Classy find!For those female wine lovers out there
Damn, 2014 huh? How was it? I had to look up Tempranillo, as I was not familiar. Says, in general, it's more a grape to be blended as it's a fairly neutral flavor profile. But what about the 2014? Did it take on quite a bit of oak?Roast duck for dinner last night and this 2014 tempranillo from local winery Casa Abril was very nice.
Had a nice Bollinger at Thanksgiving. Don't imagine I'll be having more of that anytime soon, either.Christmas brought forth a very special bottle of 2002 Krug champagne. Exceptional and I can see how it fetches the prices it does. My solo bottle was a lucky find in a closeout bin. Doubt I'll ever drink another.
And, why is that?Had a nice Bollinger at Thanksgiving. Don't imagine I'll be having more of that anytime soon, either.
And, why is that?
LOL, got it. I'm not a Champagne drinker, so I'm clueless obviously.
...Also - I am a terrible snob. Cabernet S is my all time favorite and I can't find it in myself to appreciate any other kind. So, if any of you winos can point me to another wine that can compete with Cabernet in terms of depth of flavor, body and red....please let me know...
Oh yeah. I've had many Carmenere from Chile. Actually, had them while in Chile on business sitting on the Pacific coast. Good stuff for sure. I had forgotten about them.Just came upon this old post!!! I too am a confirmed Cab S. devotee, but the long lost brother of Cab S. is Carmenere that was rediscovered in Chile, and now there is some planted in Australia and USA. The Chilean Grand Reserves are truly wonderful with 5-10 years age, at accessible prices. I share your view that some Pinots are indeed THIN, but try a mature Pinot from South Africa. Clearly much lighter than a ¨meaty¨ Cab S., but definitely flavorsome.
My general experience is that there are too many over-priced boutique Cab S. wines with elegant presentations and florid descriptions, that finally are just ¨nice young wines¨ from here today, gone tomorrow, trendy new wine makers.
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