Wednesday, April 9, 2008

One to start with, and one to finish with...

2005 Markham
Sauvignon Blanc - $13

Markham’s SB is estate grown coming from their Oak Knoll Vineyards in the Napa Valley. The vineyard is located with in close proximity to the San Pablo Bay that brings in a cooling fog, that is ideal to create the tropical aromas and flavors.

This wine feels like a vacation! Let the tropical floral and fruit aromas take you away. The honeysuckle, white peach and citrus zest in the nose are mimicked in the mouth with crisp flavors that refresh. The rich, viscous mouth feel should make this Sauvignon Blanc great to pair with your favorite meal or lounging poolside.


2005 Eberle Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon - $33

The winery and vineyards are located in Paso Robles. The burning question is what’s up with the boar. The Eberle family name (German) translates into “small boar”. At the winery there is a bronze boar that greets every guest, which is a replica of the original created in 1620 that can still be found in the straw market in Florence, Italy. It is considered good luck to rub the boar and toss a coin in the water.

Eberle’s 2005 Estate Cab represented its 26th vintage, this exceptional vintage exhibits all the characteristics of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, including a flavorful deluge of rich black currant, dark cherry, and a hint of mocha rounded by velvety tannins. Not much of this made, so go find it now, and drink or cellar for many years to come. Great with a filet, lamb, or backyard ribs.

“The difference between wine and children is you can sit down and reason with a bottle of Cabernet.” - Gary Eberle

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