I think my taste is evolving...

[Triple H]

It seems as though it's taking me longer than I'd like to feel more confident in my palate, but last week something happened that was another water mark in the journey.

I don't really consume that much wine, and my wife drinks even less so that's part of the problem. I've averaged 1-2 bottles/week for the past 4 or so years and I've got around 60 mostly singles that I've collected.

I've had a single bottle of 1999 Leonetti Cab sitting there since I bought it nearly 4 years ago and finally opened it last week. I've gathered that Bucko in particular says Leonetti is a "well made wine if you like that style" meaning lots O Oak. I admit that over the years I've struggled to completely identify the Oak component, but after drinking this one...I think I've got it! and honestly that wine was not for me. it was extremely soft and velvety on the palette, but the flavors were lost in the oak. It kind of reminded me of the buttery Chards from California that I’ve never understood either. A few nights later I had a L’Cole 41 Walla Walla Cab and though not as evident as the Leonetti, I could definitely taste the oak there as well.

I’m almost rambling now so I’ll stop, but the journey just keeps getting more interesting.

Harry