This little guy doesn’t have a guilty bone in his body. Neither should you. Here is this week’s $15 or less offering.
No-Guilt Wednesday is not about compromising on quality. It’s all about drinking good wine that does not break the bank, eating good food and of course, it’s about sharing with the ones you love.
Santa Rita Medalla Real Single Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 ($12). This is what I look for in a Cab Sauvignon. Pretty cherry flavors layered over some herbal elements and the smell of autumnal forest and sweet spices. In my own bizarre way, this reminded me of the way that Ricola cough drops approach the whole fruit-herb thing. Only this is not a freaking Ricola. From the start the aromas announced that this was going to be good in the same way that Renaissance trumpeters announced the arrival of the crown prince to the ball: “I may not be king— yet. So I am free to go about the village wenching and drinking.” Drinking and wenching indeed. Cherries and Herb. (I wish I could say Peaches and Herb– but that would be so wrong.) Years ago, I had my first Santa Rita wine. I remember loving that little discovery. This one brought me back to that moment. With a touch of graphite on the fine finish, it would be silly not to buy more of this. I don’t know whether this will age as the tannins are quite fine. But, who cares– drink this now. Rated **1/2
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