Nice Juice

[mrdutton]

Van Ruiten Taylor, Lodi, 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz. Vinted and bottled by Van Ruiten Taylor, Graton, CA. CS is 52% and the Shiraz is 48%.

About 12.99 a bottle here in Virginia Beach before the case discount.

Fourteen percent alcohol, but not hot. Lots of dark berry fruit on the nose. Decent level of acid and a nice tannic pucker, but not overpowering. Suggests to me that this juice was released to be drunk NOW. Bought a half-case just after a sniff and a taste and the recommendation of my wine-guy. Very bright, dark ruby red color with excellent clarity.

The label says this wine goes well with:

All meat dishes
Barbecued anything
Pastas
People whose first name is Bob. (For that I don't qualify, my middle name is Robert,though.)

Anyone else had the pleasure of drinking this stuff? I will soon after I let it rest and then figure out what I want to BBQ.......



[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 10-15-2001).]