Simply...The Wine Thread

[allprettythings]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Linda I'm with ya on the winery and I do think California cabs are age worthy but that wine is 30 years old, and it doesn't have the long-term structure of a Bordeaux. How did it taste, was there any fruit left?

We were also hesitant as we have been disappointed with other bottles in our "cellar" that haven't aged well. The restaurant decanted it for us and we let it open up as we drank champagne (and prayed). The sommelier came out and tasted it with us and smiled. It hadn't broken down and was quite delicious.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by allprettythings

We were also hesitant as we have been disappointed with other bottles in our "cellar" that haven't aged well. The restaurant decanted it for us and we let it open up as we drank champagne (and prayed). The sommelier came out and tasted it with us and smiled. It hadn't broken down and was quite delicious.

Glad to hear it!! As far as affordable Napa Cab they are one of my fav's! Had this bottle over Christmas, it's their premium label, not my photo but it was the same vintage 2006 and we were falling over ourselves to get the last pour...