The older I get, the faster time flies it seems, whether a month (is January gone already) or just a weekend, time flies when you're having fun! So, to end the weekend, which has been full of snow and shoveling, I've decided to make a nice dinner and enjoy a good glass of wine, in this case a recent purchase from Wines Till Sold Out. The 2017 Carpe Diem Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of select Cabernet Sauvignon (98%) from vineyards in Napa, with some Petit Verdot (1%) and Cabernet Franc (1%) to round things out. So let's see how this wine will let me conclude my weekend!
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, though somewhat lighter than you might expect from a big bold Napa Cabernet. The nose is a rather cathartic, old world experience, with aromas of green bamboo, black cherry, and mulberry. The taste matches the nose, with black fruit up front, intermingled with notes of matcha tea, dried herbs and the faintest hint of peppery spice. The tannins are subtle, but elegantly integrated for the long, smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a very pleasant drinking, everyday wine, particularly at the value price of just $20. This wine would pair well with lamb, steaks or even barbecued ribs. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled Angus porterhouse, with some grilled leeks, mashed potatoes and gravy and some steamed broccoli and cauliflower. Cheers!
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