Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Twelve Bordeaux Supérieur
I was recently invited to take part in a blogger tasting panel of Bordeaux Supérieur wines. We did a blind tasting of twelve different red wines, from the 2008 and 2009 vintages, and each of seven bloggers chose their top … Continue reading
Filed under Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, French, Merlot, Red Wine
California Wine Fair in Montreal
Last week I had the pleasure of practicing my spitting technique while attempting to sample several wines without feeling the effects at the California Wine Fair. And it’s a good thing I did, because there were a lot of big, … Continue reading
Filed under American, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Red Wine, White Wine, Zinfandel
Cupcake Cabernet
Cupcake Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from the Central Coast AVA in California was on special recently at my local wine store (the SAQ, of course, because here in Quebec we don’t have much choice when it comes to buying wine). … Continue reading
Filed under American, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine
Tasting in Sonoma: Michel-Schlumberger
Our last tasting stop in Sonoma was at the Michel-Schlumberger estate in Dry Creek Valley. In case you’re wondering, Michel-Schlumberger takes its name from the names of two of its partners. The estate was originally founded as Domaine Michel by … Continue reading
Filed under American, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Winery Visits
Tasting in Napa: Frog’s Leap Winery
I’d read interesting things about Frog’s Leap Winery in the Napa Valley, such as this article by Eric Asimov that praises their balanced Cabernets, and was intrigued by references to their “green” wine-making practices and how all their wines are … Continue reading
Filed under American, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Winery Visits
