Comments on: Chateau Andrea Cabernet Sauvignon (2005)

By: Tom & Melody

Tom & Melody — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:59:36 +0000

Really nice to hear from you, Barb. And, interesting to hear that the Chateau Andrea is popular in restaurants. I can certainly understand why that is so! Enjoy the club!

By: Barb Neumayer

Barb Neumayer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:48:20 +0000

I had been a member of 4 Seasons for about two years, cancelled for personal reasons for about same amount of time and recently rejoined. Fortunately my first shipment as renewed member (all reds) incluced 4 bottles of the 2006 Cab. I am just finishing my 2nd bottle. I, too, am absolutely delighted with this wine. The remaining two bottles are set aside as gifts for friends who shared the 1st two bottles with me and loved it. I will be ordering a full case.
By the way, one of these persons works on the restaurant side of Holiday Inn. She tells me Chateau Andrea wines are very popular choice on their banquet menu. They have often served the Cab at these fumctions and people often inquire whether they can purchase bottles to take home. (a no-no for hotels, restaurants, etc., I’m told.) Thought this was a great kudo for this wine. though.
Glad to be back in the 4 Season fold – an outstanding wine club. A toast of ’06 Cab to them !!!

By: Tom & Melody

Tom & Melody — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:12:47 +0000

Thank you, Vicki! It’s a rare but wonderful thing to be spot on!

By: Vicki Carlson

Vicki Carlson — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:30:23 +0000

Someone gave me a bottle of Chateau Andrea Cab 2005 and my husband and I enjoyed it so much. When I went to search for it online (which I rarely do), I found your comments. You are spot on with this one! Fantastic!

By: Tom & Melody

Tom & Melody — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:39:51 +0000

Larry — Thanks for adding your two cents about this delicious cab. It’s fun to know we’re in good company.

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:16:17 +0000

I stumbled on your blog while looking for this wine. I have to say this is one of the best cab’s ever. I’m glad to find other people who thought the same

Happy Tastings

By: Tom & Melody

Tom & Melody — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:43:45 +0000

Thank you for reporting back, Janice. Perhaps that heat did get to the wine. I’m glad to know that you still think it is good.

Tom & I are having a wonderful Father’s Day cocktail hour while grilling chicken. Thank you for thinking of him!

By: janice

janice — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:36:13 +0000

Well, I hate to say it, but it’s just not as good as we remembered. It’s a bit sharper to the nose and on the tongue than the 2005 which, as I recall, had a more velvety feel. Don’t get me wrong, it is still a good wine especially after it has had a chance to open up a bit–at least 20 minutes or so. And perhaps the south Louisiana heat was more than it could bear. I plan to store a bottle or two properly for at least a year to see if it ages well. It’s an on-going adventure!

Janice

P.S. Happy Father’s Day, Tom.

By: Tom & Melody

Tom & Melody — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:22:52 +0000

My fingers are crossed, too. Can’t wait to hear the verdict!

By: janice

janice — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:10:44 +0000

Well my case of Chateau Andrea arrived via ups yesterday, just as we were heading out to, of all things, a private wine-tasting at a local wine shop. Opening the first bottle in a few minutes after it has had time to cool off a bit in the fridge. It’s 93 degrees right now (down from 97 earlier) and I’m hoping my shipment didn’t stay in the UPS truck long enough to ruin the wine. When the wine reaches “room temperature” I’ll pop the cork, let it breathe awhile, and post again. Keeping my fingers crossed.