Wine Review

WINE - Simply Naked - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011

LIGHT * JUICY * ELEGANT

aromas of: cherry, plum, spice

tastes of: black cherry, raspberry, plum, black pepper, cinnamon 

* medium body, bright acidity , short juicy finish

price tag: $8

verdict: 3.5 / 5

paired:

I was really impressed by this wine. I had a feeling it would be sour ... but it was very balanced (more so than some oaked Cabernet's I've had) 
Also, I was feeling very manly this evening. Actually ... I just wanted some red wine and a hearty dinner. I do think it's more fun to pretend I'm manly though (I'm nowhere close). My husband is manly ... and hard working ... so I also made this for him.

makes me think of: a royal celebration

Wine Review

WINE - Root 1 - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012

SILKY * VIBRANT * COMPLEX

aromas of: cherry, raspberry, wood

tastes of: cherry, plum, chocolate, earth, spice 

*  full body, round tannin, well balanced!

price tag: $10

verdict: 4 / 5

paired:

All for me! I loved this wine. Every sip brought something new. The husband was on a business trip, so this wine and I had a cozy date night. Snacks and chic flick included.

makes me think of: an enchanted forest

Wine Review

WINE - Beringer - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011

BRIGHT * TART * THIN

aromas of: blackberry, raspberry, spice

tastes of: sour cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, black pepper, wood

* medium body, high alcohol and acidity, long tart finish!

price tag: $8

verdict: 2 / 5

paired:

The husband and I opened this bottle and sat down for an evening marathon of LOST. Thank goodness for the pasta, because alone this wine is a tad unpleasant.

makes me think of: a bad hair day