Wine Drank by John Jaster
I went from tea totaler to Wine Century Club member and have tried 156 different wine grapes in three years.
Entry for October 13, 2007

Here are two fun lesser known wine labels I found at Bauer Wine and Spirits on Newbury Street, Boston.


1) Curious Beagle, Rietkerk Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Paso Robles, California) - This is a smooth, mild, easily agreeable wine.  I'd call it a California cab made in the French tradition.  The label draws a parrallel to a friendly pet beagle and I can see that.  It's a fine wine to share.  6 out of 10 for upper average.


2) Sierra Vista El Dorado Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Placerville, California) - This is a from a lesser known wine region of California halfway between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento.  It's a fun cab with a unique taste which I can easily say is a 6 out of 10 for upper average.  In fact it has better flavor than curious beagle although not the finesse.  I think the bouquet is a little better than the taste but it's still a very good drink.  There is a hint of something familiar, like maybe beer or some other alcohol drink, enough so that in a blind taste test with several other cabs iIthink I could pick this one out.

2007-10-13 11:25:21 GMT
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