My sister and I ventured up to Portland City Grill a few nights ago. I haven't been there in months. The view was nice to see again, and we managed to score a giant booth just inside the door. We munched on fries and had conversations about the usual things.
2004 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, WA)
I really tried to get a sense of this wine. I noticed it was a bit alcoholic on the nose which made me question the flavor before I'd even tried it. I found this cab to be smooth and dry at the same time with a hint of cherry. My sister said she could tell it was barreled in Oak but I have difficulties sensing woodiness sometimes. There were very minimal tannins with only a very minor alcoholic hint at the end of the swallow at the nose. What I found most intriguing was the faint aftertaste of grape skins. Usually, I find it difficult to discern a particular flavor.
After wondering for a while whether my assessment was correct, I asked to see the bottle. It described the wine as tasting of black fruits, so I was on with the cherry. It also did mention Oak barreling so my sister was also correct. At $8.50 a glass I would recommend it, though after a quick web search found the price for a bottle varies from $13.50 to $25.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
