Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is from California. I purchased the wine on sale from
Wine Library in the dirty Jerz. It is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit
Verdot. Even though there are trace amounts of Petit Verdot (4%) in this blend,
I thought that it would be a good opportunity to discuss the virtues of the
varietal. Mainly used in Bordeaux, it adds tannins to the blend and
stiffens the mid palate of Cabernet Sauvignon blends. Most vintners use the old adage that less is
more with Petit Verdot. It is almost never the main grape used and ripens later on in
the season, which makes it rather unpredictable in its quality. This wine
has an alcohol content of 14.6%. I partook
in the consumption of the 2006 Elyse Tietjen
Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the nose: Oak. Very one dimensional. Smells like
candy. Exactly like the Grape “Big League Chew” I used to get after
East Yonkers Little League games from a broken down ratty old hot dog truck in
Coyne Park (flashbacks of my childhood). Smells nice, but lacks
complexity. Can get the same nose from a $10 cabernet and not pay the
premium for this wine.
Palate: First thing I noticed is the alcohol. Maybe this is
little too young to dive into at the moment. Purple Gatorade taste. Too
much make-up. Harsh tannins. Finish is rather short. I would be
real pissed at myself if I bought this for the retail price of $60 or $120 on a
restaurant list. Was hoping for a lot more.
Rating Scale (out of 5 +):
+½ (better luck next time)
Price:
$28
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