Monthly Archives: June 2018

Slow Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

If you google this wine you will see it was given 91 points by the wine enthusiast.   You will also notice that it is a very reasonably priced wine ($11.00).  So far so good, it has everything you need for … Continue reading

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2015 Black Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

I thought I would give this rather unknown Cabernet a try. After decanting for 1 and half hours, the boutique was very fruity.  This quickly fades with my first taste, very fruity with plenty acidity.  I was waiting for this wine … Continue reading

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2015 Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

As you guess from the title, this wine is from Trader Joes! This a medium body cab with very tight tannins that will be softer with another 2-3 years of storage, still very young!  Very fruity with hints of raspberries … Continue reading

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Provenance Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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2015 Chateau de Seguin – Bordeaux

As my wife and I were going through Trader Joe’s, we noticed that they rearranged the wine section again (argh!).  When I shop for wine I really like when the store organizes the wine by variety as opposed to region.  … Continue reading

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