This 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon has a nice robust flavor. The wine is actually fairly inexpensive, but the bouquet is great and the taste is really nice. It’s a great everyday wine for meals or on its own. It is 13.8% alcohol, so it does have a good amount of alcohol, but not so much to overwhelm it.
Boulevard Pale Ale
Boulevard is a Kansas City brewery. Their Pale Ale is one of my favorite ales. It has a nice body and a fair amount of hops. I wouldn’t say it’s overly hoppy though. It pairs well with Pizza, BBQ food, burgers and bar food. I have had it with fish and sushi, but having a fair amount of hops it tends to overpower the fish delicate flavor.
Definately a beer to try if you like ales.
Pine Ridge Crimson Creek Merlot
This 2004 Merlot is actually a Merlot blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is from Napa Valley California. It is a great blend. Don’t be scared because it’s a blend. It pairs very well with Penne Vodka made with pancetta, chicken and asparagus. It would also be great with any pork or red sauce dishes. Give it a try. I don’t think you’ll be disappoined. I was excited to find this in the local store. I visited this winery last September and enjoyed all of their wines.
Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc
This is a Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California. It’s not your ordinary Sauvignon Blanc. It doesn’t have the usual acidity that most Sauvignon Blancs have, which is why I like it so much. I discovered this on my trip to Napa Valley last September. Instead of a grapefruit taste on the palette, it brings pear to the palette. It is a very unusual, but a very refreshing white wine. I paired this wine with curry chicken when I came home. It is a great pairing. The light and fruity wine compliments the spicyness of the curry chicken. It is also fantastic by itself as a refreshing summer wine. I can’t get enough of this Cliff Lede!
Cycles Cabernet Sauvignon
Tried this wine at the wine-fest walkabout. Very smooth cab. Small amount of fruit in the taste. No harsh bite or after-taste like some cabs. Someone who doesn’t like reds can probably handle this one. This easy going cab will be added to by wine cellar.
Cosentino Cabernet Sauvignon
This cab was a pleasant surprise. It isn’t the best cab I’ve had, but it is certainly one of the better ones. Not very harsh, small hint of fruit. It was the perfect compliment to the meatballs, hummus, and miscellaneous appetizers we sampled at Uptown Bistro (Wichita). I probably wouldn’t drink this wine by itself, but I would order a bottle of this with a good entree.
Mezzacorona Pinot Noir
I had tried this red for the first time at the 8th annual (wine) walkabout. Probably the smoothest red I had all night. Not very fruity, not dry at all, no harsh bite, just goes down like water. I will be keeping this one stocked in my wine cellar from now on.
Country: Italy
Orvieto Classico
Review: A friend of ours brought over a couple of bottles of this white wine a few years back. We were hooked from the first glass. It’s not too dry nor too sweet and has great flavor. It really goes well with poultry, fish and just by itself when you feel like a glass of wine. We keep ours in the fridge so it’s always nice and cool.
Country: Italy
Rex Goliath Cabernet
Review: We tried the Rex Goliath Cabernet about 7 years ago. We were skeptical at first due to its price. I must say, we were happily surprised. It’s a very good red. It’s not overly dry and has a great flavor. To this day it is one of our favorite Cabernets.
Country: USA
