Cabernet Tasting

Friday, April 6, 2007

Attended the Cabernet Sauvignon tasting at Wine Country in Long Beach this evening. I had been looking forward to this all month. There were 12 wines on the list and at the end someone asked how these would compare to a French Bordeaux. Randy were generously opened a bottle of 2002 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru ($200). Needless to say that this wine was a real winner. I personally rate this wine at 10 on my own 1 to 10 scoring system. I am not going to describe each wine we had this evening, but I have indicated my score, which only reflects my personal taste.

( 7) 2003 Kamen, Sonoma - $55
( 5) 2003 Salvestrin Estate, Napa - $47
( 5) 2003 White Cottage, Howell Mtn - $56
( 6) 2003 Robert Mondavi Reserve, Napa - $100
( 7) 2001 Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder, Napa - $60
(10) 1992 Mayacamas Vineyards, Napa - $117
( 5) 2003 B.V. George Latour PR, Napa - $87
( 8) 2003 Lail "J.Daniel Cuvee", Napa - $96
( 7) 2003 Rubicon Estate "Rubicon", Rutherford, Napa - $113
( 8) 2003 Diamond Creek, "Gravelly Meadow" Napa - $160
( 8) 2003 Diamond Creek, "Red Rock Terrace", Napa - $160
( 8) 2003 Diamond Creek, "Volcanic Hills", Napa - $160
( 5) 2004 Caymus, "Special Selection", Napa - $130