Category: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

In California, there are several regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. The big daddy of these regions is the Napa Valley. Lots of famous wines and wineries are in Napa and the Cabernets here command some of the highest prices in the US, and even the world. But within Napa,... Read More

  Holy crap, it's December already. I got so caught up with Thanksgiving, houseguests and entertaining, that I didn't get to blog at all during the holiday. Fortunately though, I'm back, and while you'll have to wait for next year before I post on the joys of a dry-brined free-range... Read More

  My husband and I, like many wine drinkers, are big fans of Bordeaux. At their best they show power and finesse, complexity and subtlety, but unfortunately at a pretty hefty price tag. Enter Meritage wines. Meritage (rhymes with heritage) wines are those that use the traditional Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet... Read More

  I really enjoy comparative tastings. I was in the mood for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and found a classic bottle, 2000 Heitz Cellar's Martha's Vineyard on sale for half price so I had to have it. For fun, I decided to grab a younger Napa Cab, the 2010 Chateau Montelena... Read More

I've been holding on to this bottle for a few months now. Tired of seeing it sitting in my wine fridge, I figured tonight was as good a time as any to try it out. I like Napa Cabs well enough, it's from a good vintage, yet I was lackluster... Read More

Wine Review: 2009 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Walk into any wine store and you'll find a glut of California Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends. From less than $10 to hundreds of dollars a bottle, there is a lot of Cabernet being made in sunny California. The quality is... Read More