Pacific Peak Cabernet Sauvignon

The other night, we were in the mood to try a different red wine. By “different”, I only mean something we hadn’t tried before. We decided to open a bottle of Pacific Peak Cabernet Sauvignon. It was something we picked up in either Florida or South Carolina at a Total Wine store during one of our trips to the south.

Although this is an inexpensive red wine, it is also a rather nice, red wine. It has a spicy bouquet with the definate “heat” of alcohol and I was a little suprised that it didn’t have more that the 13.5% alcohol content listed on the label. I would describe the palate as being spicy and floral and there is a very prominent finish. At less than $10.00 for a 1.5 liter bottle, it’s affordable to be listed among “everyday” favorites and we’ve done just that.

Monthaven Coastal Syrah 2001

I was trying to decide on whether to have a cup of hot chocolate tonight or glass of wine. I have a weakness for rich, smooth, hot chocolate and my two favorites are Williams-Sonoma and Mariebelle. Both are wonderfully delicious and worthy of any chocolate lover. Speaking of chocolate…my fiance’s daughter-in-law is starting a boutique chocolate business and just posted her “Coming Soon” page for her chocolate website. She’s an extraordinarily talented, intelligent and creative woman so this venture is sure to be a huge success. Check out her site: Chicks Love Chocolate.

Anyway, I digress…it was a tough choice, but the wine won.

We were in the mood to try something new and open a bottle of Monthaven Coastal Syrah 2001. What a GREAT choice that was. On the nose I detected a pleasing balance of fruit and a little smokiness. Very nice. However, this wine is even better on the palate. It’s a fruit-forward wine (black cherries and cassis) with a hint of bacon and very smooth tannins. It also has a nice finish.

The problem is, we bought this out of state and we’ll have to look into getting more. At about $9.00 a bottle it’s one you should try.

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Freemark Abbey Bosche 2000

Freemark Abbey Bosche 2000 is one of the current Chairman’s Selections at the Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits Shops. It’s a great bargain with a retail value listed at $68.00 and being sold for $19.99. This is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of black cherry, spice and cedar. The flavor is that of black cherry with hints of coffee and chocolate. To read the full review go to wine reviews

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