It is Tuesday night and we have had such a fun cocktail hour. I had a lot of news to share from my work day (and Tom is a wonderful listener) and Trigger just soaks it all up — happy to be part of the group.
So, we started with an icy-cold martini (up) and have graduated to a glass of this The Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 from the Alexander Valley in California. This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and aged in American Oak.
The result is big-tasting red wine. The predominant aroma and flavor is vanilla followed by dark fruit and buttery toast.
For dinner, I am reheating some leftover chicken which I will serve with some freshly baked potatoes and a salad. Tom offered to get pizza tonight (because I had a big day) but this dinner sounded tastier and is also very easy to prepare. Cheers!
Tom: Nice dark fruit, medium/big body, dry and tannic, with a bit vanilla/caramel. Very drinkable. A very fun cocktail hour…
February 19, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Where can I get some of this?
Thanks Wayne
February 22, 2010 at 8:15 am
Hi Wayne. . .where do you live?
April 1, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I want some too. I live in Connecticut. Don’t know where we got it but we loved it.
thanks.
April 1, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Katie–We are so glad that you enjoyed this delicious Cabernet. We got this wine from a wine club. Check out: 4seasonswine.com. You may be able to order it online. Good luck and let us know if you were successful!
March 17, 2010 at 10:38 am
This is delicious wine-can i purchase a case??
March 17, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Sure! Go for it. I support that decision!
April 30, 2010 at 4:29 pm
In a recent party we had, someone brought this bottle of wine…I don’t know who. I just had it with my wife and enjoyed it. I was searching the internet to find out more such as reviews, going price, etc. Did not find anything, except this blog. Cute site…but can you tell me more about the wine? Much appreciated.
April 30, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Well, sure! This wine comes from the Alexander Valley in California, which is an area that does not experience the cooling influence from the Pacific Ocean — therefore, the grapes ripen more completely than in some of the other wine regions in California. (Our experience is that this area produces a very delicious Cabernet.) This winery ages their wine in American Oak, which produces a bold flavor and aroma.
May 4, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Thank you very much. I agree, Alexander Valley wines are great. Do you know of any websites on Wisdom? I live in Dallas, I am trying to figure out were I can get more…if the price is right.
May 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Hi Ruben — have you tried 4seasons.com? I believe that is the wine club from which we received this wine. Let us know what you find out!
May 2, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I see you ha d the Penalolin, I’ve had earlier vintages 2000,20001,2003 all were very good.
May 2, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Thanks, John. Good to know!
May 4, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I’m glad you appreciate a good Cabernet Sauvignon. Perhaps I could suggest our own brand? After all, out of all the world’s wines, Cabernet Sauvignon is king, and it seems as though these days Napa and Sonoma wines are very “in” (I represent Ghost Pines, and our Napa/Sonoma mix Cab is a bestselling varietal). The sweet aromas, superb dark fruit, and ripe, chewy tannins allow wine lovers to find real personality in the wine – I find Cab to be the most consistently rewarding of the Bordeaux varieties, personally, especially when paired with the appropriate meal.
May 5, 2010 at 6:59 pm
We would love to try your wine. So, we should look for Ghost Pines? Any suggestions on where to find your wine?
August 9, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Just found out that the distributor will not ship to Wyoming!! Can anyone suggest a retail outlet that will ship? Thanks ! Joel