1998 Villa Mt. Eden Cab.

[tandkvd]

Last week we had some steaks. I didn't have time to go to Total Wines or World Market (Cost Plus to those on the left coast), so I went to Harris Teeter. I had not seen the Villa Mt. Eden there before, and had not tried there Cab. so I gave it a shot. I wasen't expecting much because I wasen't sure of the storage HT had especialy for a 1998 wine.

Now I haven't had any cabs in WW's catagory, but this was by far the best cab I have had. I didn't take any notes, but I went back today to pick up all they had at $7.99. They only had 4 bottles left. So I picked those up and added 2 Pepperwood Grove Pinots at the same price that way I got a 5% discount for a half case, which made it $7.59 ea. Could of gotten 10% off for a full case. I'll be watching out for more.

I'll be opening one up tomorrow with the steaks we'll be grillin before the Coca Cola 600. I'll take notes this time.

[winoweenie]

I've had some marvelous experience with VMEs' wines since the very beginning. Lovely property And their 78 cab made by the one and only Nils Venge was a killer bottling from 2 or 3 year old vines. WW

[tandkvd]

Wow, a thumbs up from the wienner! Thats better than any Wine Spectator Award to me.

Have the steaks marinating now.

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry sherry - I used some of the Barbara left from last night
2/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
6 garlic cloves, roasted
2 shallots, roasted
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
4 New York strip steaks, 3/4 pound each

Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum mixing bowl. Pour into a zip-lock bag. Add the steaks and marinate for 4 to 5 hours in the refrigerator.