2002 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

[TheEngineer]

Went out to dinner at the Sauciety restaurant in the new Westin Hotel with a client that was staying there. For a new restaurant, they have a few things they need to work out. Staff is very inexperienced but at least they were attentive and genuine. Other things like inappropriately breaking into coversations I can forgive as being "rookie mistakes".

Nonetheless the food was decent and portions were large (too large?...a $6 side of risotto was almost a full serving at some restaurants so it was a good deal).

Had two bottles of the Jordan (my first try of this wine) from Napa Valley. Came out of the bottle a bit tight but improved immediately with some air to give a nice bouquet of cassis, dark fruits, cedar/oak, dark chocolate, and a hint of tobacco / earthiness. Rather tannic but definitely okay. The wine is medium to full body and well put together I think. $90 a bottle at the restaurant (their multiplier is not so large but they wanted $67 for an Earthquake Syrah!!).