Happy Saturday! It's been a busy day of cooking for a range of folks, but now it's time to relax a bit with a nice glass of wine and some hearty dinner. Tonight I've opened a bottle that I recently purchased from Wines Till Sold Out. The 2017 Cave Dog Napa Valley Red Wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (50%) from a stellar vintage in the Napa Valley, so let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby red color in the glass, a testament to the blend. A swirl of the glass reveals aromas of leather, earthy cedar, cardamom and peat that has a definite old world sort of vibe. Take a sip and you're greeted with a rush of cool black fruit that washes over your palate, transitioning easy to some earthy notes and spicy pepper midpalate. The tannins are robust, creating a wonderfully vibrant dry finish that lingers as you reach for another sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a pleasant drinking, quality wine at a value price of just $20. This wine would pair well with steak, slow roasted pot roast, or vibrant Italian dishes. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a thick Angus, bone-in ribeye grilled Pittsburgh rare along with some bacon maple Brussels sprouts and oven roasted baby carrots. Of course, I'll likely be finishing this bottle on the patio with a wonderful fall fire. Cheers!
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