Monthly Archives: November 2017

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (2016)

It is really amazing how many quality wines you can find at Target!  Yes Target.  Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (2016), which is aged in Bourbon Barrels is a great example of this.  It used to be when you … Continue reading

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High on the Hog Grenache

This weeks experiment; can a label on a wine bottle help you determine what to pair it with?  In the case of our latest find “High on the Hog” (found at your local Trader Joe’s) the answer is yes! What … Continue reading

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Dry Creek Cab from Sonoma County 2014

2014 Dry Creek Cab from Sonoma County, blend: 82% Cab, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 2% Merlot.  There is dry fruit (strawberries and blueberries) on the front, just a little to dry for me.  Maybe with … Continue reading

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Josh from Josh Cellars 2015 Cabernet

  An exceptional wine for its value! Very light on the pallet for a cabernet. Jammy yet dry enough to have with all meat dishes. This wine is ready to drink off the shelf. Another great wine from Paso Robles. … Continue reading

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14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley 2015

So what do you do when your teenage daughter wants to go to the Scream Zone (a Halloween themed carnival at Del Mar Fairgrounds), and they have a parent area to sit and relax with adult beverages?   Have a glass … Continue reading

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