Happy Wine Wednesday! It's been a busy week already, so I might have to keep this short. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2017 Eminent Archon Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendocino County in California, which I recently bought from Wines Till Sold Our (I've apparently been on a WTSO kick lately!). This wine is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that was also a fairly good value, so let's see what it has to offer!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with nice clarity, perhaps a little lighter bodied than you might expect from the varietal. The nose seems a bit tight, with some aromas of blackberry, vanilla and a bit to thyme. The taste is rather pleasant, with a rush of tart cherry and black plum up front that eases into some black pepper spice notes midpalate. The tannins are somewhat subdued, providing for a nice smooth dry finish, with a bit of acidity at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 7.5, as it's not really a memorable wine, but certainly one that's easy drinking for a weeknight and at $10 there's no guilt! This wine is a good casual red and would pair well with a variety of easy meals, from burgers and pizza to pasta and steak. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime New York strip, served on some grilled leeks and topped with blistered grape tomatoes along with some asparagus and hollandaise. Cheers!
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