Happy Saturday! Tonight I had some friends over for a wonderful dinner after having spent several hours this afternoon helping with taxes, so it was good to settle down for a nice meal and an equally nice glass of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of wine from a wine club shipment that literally arrived yesterday, so I've opened a bottle of 2019 Pepper Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon a perennial favorite from the Walla Walla Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, with the classic look of a high-quality Cabernet. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of leather, black cherry, with the faintest notes of violet. Take a sip and your palate is awash with ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum, easily transitioning to some notes of dusty loam and oak midpalate. The tannins are velvety smooth and well integrated, providing for a delightful dry finish that lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just another solid vintage of a great Cabernet from a great producer. This wine would pair well with the classic steak, but would also do well with some earthy mushroom risotto, or some hearty comfort dishes, like beef stew or even barbecue. Tonight I've invited some friends over for some grilled prime center cut ribeyes topped with béarnaise sauce and served with cheesy potatoes and some maple bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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