Well today was a fairly relaxing day, I was planning to have some folks over for a cookout, but unfortunately we had to cancel it - perhaps next weekend might work. So that left me with some options for dinner, and of course picking a wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2018 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon single vineyard wine sourced from the Charles Wetmore Vineyard in the Livermore Valley AVA of California. So, let's see what this wine has to offer.
The wine is an inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, for a classic Cabernet look. A gentle swirl in the glass releases aromas of black cherry, currant and blackberry intermingled with earthy notes of leather and oak. Take a sip and a rich cascade of ripe black fruit envelops your palate, blackberry, cherry and plum which easily transition to some notes of dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are subdued, but still provide some structure to the velvety dry finish that lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a very pleasant drinking Cabernet, and at a price of $17 at Costco, this wine would be an ideal everyday drinker. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from steaks and lamb, to pizza and barbecue. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with some beef bulgogi that I also picked up at Costco, atop some steamed jasmine rice and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds. Cheers!
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