'06 Tobin James "5"

[Innkeeper]

2006 Tobin James, Paso Robles, “5”; This was their first “5” which is a blend of the five Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, and Malbec. They all come from various Paso vineyards in various proportions. It lists for $55 and came with the spring ’09 wine club shipment; and weighs in at 14.4% alcohol.

It gave a ton of fruit on the nose and upfront. There was more ripe fruit and a touch of cassis in the complexity on the palate. The finish lingered nicely. We matched it beef tips Teriyaki, rice pilaf cooked in turkey stock, and a lovely salad mostly from our garden.

[winoweenie]

Atta' boy IK. WW

[Innkeeper]

Popped the '07 tonight. Essentially the same blend and price. Alcohol level 14.6%. It came in the spring '10 shipment.

It was a sensational wine with much the same elements of the previous vintage. We match it with seared and roasted (quickly) rib eye steak, roasted red potatoes and salad. Yum!

[winoweenie]

WOW!!!! This lil' hummer has done gpts the weeners 'tension. I can forget the Taylor-Fladgate now. WW

[Kcwhippet]

Would that be 14.6% ABV, IK?

[Innkeeper]

Yup; fixed!

[Innkeeper]

Popped the '08 last night. It is still listed at $55 but came in the spring 2011 club shipment; alcohol 14.8% by volume. The makeup of this bottling is: Merlot 28%, Petit Verdot 28%, Malbec 22%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cabernet Franc 2%. This is a wonderful wine that is loaded with a wide variety of fruit, a nice touch of oak, and a lingering finish.

We matched it with smoked brisket and salad. Yum!

[Innkeeper]

Second half last night with rib lamb chops grilled over charcoal and pecan chips, mashed potatoes, and salad. Yum!