i wrote about the chardonnay from this california vintage and was not very impressed. i had purchased the cab at the same time on a whim. same price of about $4. most folks give two buck chuck pretty high marks. i am not a huge fan but the wine is drinkable. how does this compare? the nose was somewhat floral with black cherry and blackberry notes. it was a bit green in the aroma as well. the taste was unfortunately very thin and young. i don't know if time in the bottle would be of much help. blackberry flavors followed by a little oak and spice but not much finish and not much in the way of tannins or complexity. it was drinkable, but i wouldn't serve it with anything but pizza or fast food. not on the top of my list for good low priced reds.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Bay Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon (nv)
Labels:
blackberry,
cabernet,
oaky,
red
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I just saw a huge display in a grocer in Atlanta, at $2.99. I didn't buy because I thought it must be horrible. But I saw online that other people said it isn't terrible. Saw the merlot won silver prize, 86 pts. But maybe it could good for cooking too.
I recently purchased the Cab Sauv at my local grocer for $3.33. It was surprisingly good. Cheaper wines seem to have a "tinny" taste to me. Not even a hint of it with Bay Bridge. I am going back for more!
I just reviewed the merlot by these guys and I liked it.
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