In honor of Memorial Day, please check this out...
(We found this link on Mark Fisher's blog. Check it out here.)
Monday, May 28, 2007
That's a Cabernet...?
Before we begin this post, we'd like to note that this is a positive review...but we know what we like, and after four years of learning about wines and trying different varietals and vintages, we know what to expect. So, when we opened today's bottle of Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, we were a bit shocked. Not bad shocked, but...let's say after trying very good Cabs and other reds (a recent Meritage comes to mind, as well as a tasty Zinfandel from Kendall Jackson which we drank earlier this week) this one tasted...weak??? Not bad weak, just different. "Light" would be the better word to describe this Cab. Simple, tasty--definitely tasty--but not a true, rich, full-bodied Cab. It is pleasant, and at $5 at our local Trader Joe's, you can't beat the price! However, if you're looking for the typical Cab, you won't fine it here. We enjoyed it, however, and thought it had a cute label.
Hope everyone is having a lovely Memorial Day weekend. We attended two parties: a retirement and a graduation. Kath was excited that she didn't have to cook two nights in a row! Today, we cooked out: steak for us and hot dogs for the kids. Good stuff.
Happy Memorial Day!
Hope everyone is having a lovely Memorial Day weekend. We attended two parties: a retirement and a graduation. Kath was excited that she didn't have to cook two nights in a row! Today, we cooked out: steak for us and hot dogs for the kids. Good stuff.
Happy Memorial Day!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Catching Up Again
Once more, we've neglected the blog. The month of May has almost passed, and we haven't even done a quick update. The weather has been gorgeous, and with Mother's Day, Daryl's birthday and several visitors, we have been eating and drinking well--maybe a little too well! Here's a quick wrap-up of what we've sipped this month.
With the arrival of the warm weather, we've opened some favorite bottles. Daryl picked up a case of our favorite Rose: Ortman's Syrah Rose. It is crisp and delicious when served chilled, and we love it. We should have enough to get us through the summer...or at least until the move. We've also picked up Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, another perfect summer wine. Crisp, lots of tropical fruit, simply delicious. Unfortunately, we didn't write down the names of the wineries, but you generally can't go wrong with NZ SB. The price is great, too. We picked up one bottle for $12 and another for $19 (and the Nobilo we usually drink is around $11).
At the start of the month, we opened a nice Spanish red: Finca Sandoval, 2002, D.O. Manchuela. It is 91% Syrah and 9% Mouvedre. The Mouvedre gives it a nice elegance, and we didn't notice the usual peppery notes we taste in Syrah. We paid around $30 for it and enjoyed it.
On 18 May, we tasted a Meritage (pronounced like "heritage") from Paso Robles: Norman Vineyards Buzzard Tree 2004 Meritage Red Table Wine. Meritage refers to a wine made from a blend of grapes, and this wine is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cab Franc, 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petite Verdot. Unfortunately, we didn't jot down any tasting notes but clearly remember liking this wine. At around $15, it is an excellent value for a red.
A couple of upcoming wine events we hope to attend: The Ohio Wine Fest and Festival of the Vine. We attended last summer's Ohio Wine Fest and liked it. Ohio produces a lot of dessert-type wines, generally not to our liking, but we tried a nice Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio from the northern part of the state and bought a red from the Cincinnati area, which still sits in our rack. We'll try that one this summer before the movers come and let you know what we think (we remember it being good but a little unusual when we tasted it last year). As far as the Festival of the Vine goes, it is a new festival and not much has been written about it yet (please see Dayton-area blogger Mark Fisher's comments on this).
We're sending out virtual champagne toasts to all the proud new moms and dads in our circle of extended family and friends: a new baby boy and twin girls! Cheers and good health to both families!!!!
With the arrival of the warm weather, we've opened some favorite bottles. Daryl picked up a case of our favorite Rose: Ortman's Syrah Rose. It is crisp and delicious when served chilled, and we love it. We should have enough to get us through the summer...or at least until the move. We've also picked up Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, another perfect summer wine. Crisp, lots of tropical fruit, simply delicious. Unfortunately, we didn't write down the names of the wineries, but you generally can't go wrong with NZ SB. The price is great, too. We picked up one bottle for $12 and another for $19 (and the Nobilo we usually drink is around $11).
At the start of the month, we opened a nice Spanish red: Finca Sandoval, 2002, D.O. Manchuela. It is 91% Syrah and 9% Mouvedre. The Mouvedre gives it a nice elegance, and we didn't notice the usual peppery notes we taste in Syrah. We paid around $30 for it and enjoyed it.
On 18 May, we tasted a Meritage (pronounced like "heritage") from Paso Robles: Norman Vineyards Buzzard Tree 2004 Meritage Red Table Wine. Meritage refers to a wine made from a blend of grapes, and this wine is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cab Franc, 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 3% Petite Verdot. Unfortunately, we didn't jot down any tasting notes but clearly remember liking this wine. At around $15, it is an excellent value for a red.
A couple of upcoming wine events we hope to attend: The Ohio Wine Fest and Festival of the Vine. We attended last summer's Ohio Wine Fest and liked it. Ohio produces a lot of dessert-type wines, generally not to our liking, but we tried a nice Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio from the northern part of the state and bought a red from the Cincinnati area, which still sits in our rack. We'll try that one this summer before the movers come and let you know what we think (we remember it being good but a little unusual when we tasted it last year). As far as the Festival of the Vine goes, it is a new festival and not much has been written about it yet (please see Dayton-area blogger Mark Fisher's comments on this).
We're sending out virtual champagne toasts to all the proud new moms and dads in our circle of extended family and friends: a new baby boy and twin girls! Cheers and good health to both families!!!!
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