So over ther past few weeks we have some great wines open for tasting from the dozens at our Grand Taste to this past weekend ... lots of great options and here are a few gemes that I wanted to highlight:
From the Grand Taste ...
- Byington Alliage (Paso Robles) $25/bottle: Following classic Bordeaux tradition, Alliage is an alloy of Cabernet Sauvignon with a small amount of Merlot. Aged for 18 months in American oak, Byington's Alliage is a soft, yet classically structured Cabernet, showing deep licorice-scented cassis fruit. Enjoy now with simply prepared meats, and strongly flavored cheeses. Only 950 cases produced and it sold out as quickly as we opened a bottle for tasting! We are just waiting for a new distributor to pick it up and we'll have it back in stock!
- Havens Black and Blue (Napa Valley) $45/bottle: The outstanding 2003 (an equal-part blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) has a deep bluish/purple color and a gorgeous nose of black raspberries, blackberries and spicy oak with hints of licorice and pepper. In the mouth, it is a lush, opulent, fruit bomb with loads of glycerin and headiness as well as an undeniable hedonistic appeal. However, it needs to be consumed in its youth – over the next 5-6 years (90 points in WA). We tried for many months to get in in to the state and finally in February 2007 it arrived (albeit only one case to our knowledge). We'll try again for more as this was a hit as well at the tasting!
From the NBC tasting this week ...
- Babcock Classic Rock Cuvee (Central Coast) $23/bottle: The Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Merlot nose is loaded with spicy, chocolaty boysenberry, and the flavors follow suit with ample, plush tannins. Great red blend from a great place! Only 1,500 cases produced! It sat for more than a month and then it flew out the door with the greatest of ease ... still a few bottles in stock!
Always offering you something different and unique with a great value in mind!
Cheers,
Michael
