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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

All About Wine on Wednesday


Cabernet Sauvignon



Vintage:                 2004


Winery:                  Longshadow Vintners


Wine Region:         Columbia Valley, Washington

Price:                         $60 (a splurge wine for our budget)

Smell:                        Earth

Taste:                         Soft, soft tannins, very smooth, long finish


Served with:             Chipotle Chorizo Chili


Overall Impression: Wonderful Cab, perfectly paired with this chili


Occasion for wine: T’s birthday weekend at Cannon Beach


When & Where wine was first tasted: Our first night in Glacier National Park, Montana on our trip with Jason & Jodi July 2009. This wine kicked off that very wet and thunderous camping trip.

G’s Final Comments: “Excellent, although it seems like it was even better in 2009?”

T’s Final Comments: “I love it. Not sure if I loved it more in 2009 but I definitely am loving it now.”

Overall Rating: 4

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