REVISITING #1 CABERNET from Last Year!

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Aug 29th, 2008 | 0 comments

Most wine judges simply proclaim an opinion about a wine’s age-ability and then never think about it again but one of our favorite wine tasting “exercises” is to revisit a wine we enjoyed a year ago. We rated Meyer Cabernet 2004 “Outstanding 94” last year making it the highest rated boutique production Napa Cabernet under $75 for the year because it was so ultra-smooth (like drinking liquid velvet) and deliciously complex. Last week, our team popped the cork on another bottle of this nectar to revisit it and we were very impressed with the development. Our tasting notes are below.

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SILVER OAK ALEXANDER VALLEY = Our comments

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Jul 7th, 2008 | 0 comments

This new release is even more age worthy than the last release. While not exactly an ‘undisovered/insider’ wine, Silver Oak continues to lay claim as the #1 collector wine and seems to even defy economic cycles.

THE WINE INSIDERS TASTING NOTES (07/08): “The new 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignons reveals a seductive array of flavors deftly melded together across a seamlessly smooth texture. Starting with trademark aromas of cedar and new American oak this sensuous wine delivers spicy herb flavors and nutmeg plus restrained fruit flavors that include plum, blackberry, cassis that should blossom over the next decade. The finish reveals hints of semi sweet cocoa and cappuccino. This Cabernet is a bold experience now with ultra-plush tannins that should bode well for aging 5 – 7 years. ”

Currently this wine is available for $69 (Click Here)

#1 Exotic MALBEC

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Jun 16th, 2008 | 0 comments

Our #1 most exotic new international discovery is Tritono Malbec 2004 if you can find it. Note: less than 50 cases of this wine were originally available in America today (that’s 1 per state!) Sourced from Argentina, home of the finest Malbec in the world today, this wine delivers the bold experience we love from Napa Cabernet combined with the luscious ripe fruit unique to Malbec. Trust us, we’ve never sampled a more exciting red wine experience for less than $40. Plus, due to the Argentine Peso’s exchange rate (one currency where US dollar is still strong!) an equal quality collector wine would command an $80+ price tag had it been made in Napa.

THE WINE INSIDERS “OUTSTANDING 93″ RATING: Intense perfumed notes of lavender oil and violets mingle with notes of spice and dark fruit. Lusciuos deep flavors of plum, dried black cherries and currant provide a base for soft, lilting spice seasonings. Softened by 18 months in bottle, this wine is drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve for five to seven years.

93 points TheWineInsiders.com

Currently this wine is available for $39 (Click Here)

VIDEO: Barnett Vineyards Harvest Party

Posted by thewineinsiders in Wine Reviews on Jun 4th, 2008 | 0 comments

We join Barnett Vineyards at their annual harvest party up on Spring Mountain in Napa Valley and celebrate the release of the new Barnett Spring Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 that we rated 92 points

Barnett Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 – $65