The Best Cabernet-Sauvignon I've Ever Had

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: aphex
i just visited sterling ~ 2 weeks ago when i was in napa for a friends wedding... BEAUTIFUL PLACE!! Got some nice pics, i'll post em here if i ever get around to post-processing them...

If you like Sterling, i suggest you check out Buena Vista's collection as well, just over the ridge in southern sonoma / carneros.

i will most definitely try them next.

i ventured out a little too far from my norm last week and bought some chilean wine.... bad decision.

What was wrong with the Chilean wine? It's thought to be some of the best Cab's in the world, and the prices are great, too.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: aphex
i just visited sterling ~ 2 weeks ago when i was in napa for a friends wedding... BEAUTIFUL PLACE!! Got some nice pics, i'll post em here if i ever get around to post-processing them...

If you like Sterling, i suggest you check out Buena Vista's collection as well, just over the ridge in southern sonoma / carneros.

i will most definitely try them next.

i ventured out a little too far from my norm last week and bought some chilean wine.... bad decision.

What was wrong with the Chilean wine? It's thought to be some of the best Cab's in the world, and the prices are great, too.

too watery and spicy. not too sweet.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: JS80
lol $13 wine and best shouldn't be in the same sentence

There are some very high quality $13 wines around. You just have to look.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: aphex
i just visited sterling ~ 2 weeks ago when i was in napa for a friends wedding... BEAUTIFUL PLACE!! Got some nice pics, i'll post em here if i ever get around to post-processing them...

If you like Sterling, i suggest you check out Buena Vista's collection as well, just over the ridge in southern sonoma / carneros.

i will most definitely try them next.

i ventured out a little too far from my norm last week and bought some chilean wine.... bad decision.

What was wrong with the Chilean wine? It's thought to be some of the best Cab's in the world, and the prices are great, too.

too watery and spicy. not too sweet.

Chile produces some fine Reds.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: SLCentral

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: aphex
i just visited sterling ~ 2 weeks ago when i was in napa for a friends wedding... BEAUTIFUL PLACE!! Got some nice pics, i'll post em here if i ever get around to post-processing them...

If you like Sterling, i suggest you check out Buena Vista's collection as well, just over the ridge in southern sonoma / carneros.

i will most definitely try them next.

i ventured out a little too far from my norm last week and bought some chilean wine.... bad decision.

What was wrong with the Chilean wine? It's thought to be some of the best Cab's in the world, and the prices are great, too.

too watery and spicy. not too sweet.

Hmm, that doesn't describe Chilean Cabs at all. Sounds like you picked up a horrible bottle as a Cabernet anywhere is generally not spicy or at all watery, and almost all Cabs around the world are fermented dry.

 

[JinLien]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: JinLien

Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2002

how much? if it's over $14, i doubt i'll be buying it anytime soon.

$32 CAD, however the US taxes is lower therefore you should be able to get it for $19.99 each of Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon

Personally I would stockup the 2004 as well.

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: eits
yeah, i know... but what wine of theirs is good? which kind?

I've only tried the pinot gris & pinot noir........ I must confess I am not a wine fan......... but I've tried a lot of wine form ther Okanagan Valley and this is by far the best stuff.

Cheers,
Aquaman

And it's made with real owls!!!

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: dartworth
half way through this bottle of Shiraz...nothing special, but nothing great...

i'm halfway through my bottle of sterling vintner's cab right now. i'm definitely putting stag's leap and buena vista's collection on my list of things to try.

i've got a good buzz going right now... i should have probably eaten more than a peanut butter an jelly sandwich for the day, but whatever.

PIZZA!!! i'm ordering pizza. anyone want anything?

I'll take some!

My standard "cheap" drinking cab is a 2001 Kirkland Ranch Cab I pick up at Grocery Outlet when they have it. They sell if for $3 a bottle, and it sells for $30 from the winery.

 

[iamtrout]

Originally posted by: Accipiter22

Originally posted by: dartworth
:wine:

WHAT???? ther'es no wine smiley!!! howd you do that

:wine:

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: eits
sterling vintner's collection.... it's so goddamn good. it's all i ever drink, now. whenever we go to the grocerys store to get alcohol and get drunk on the weekends, i always get myself a bottle or two of this stuff ($12.77 on sale) instead of beer or liquor.

i HIGHLY recommend this wine. it's absolutely awesome.

http://www.sterlingvineyards.com/wines/vintners-collection/VC-Cabernet.html

well, I felt raped when I paid 20 bucks for it in a CostPlus World Market in San Diego, just to find out it costed about 15 at Bevmo (or any 'nicer' supermarket like Pavilion) back up in LA. I haven't drank it yet.

but for 20 bucks, I really liked the Owen Roe Sharecropper (from Washington State, or was it Oregon???)

also, for $12, try the Sebastiani (kinda hard to find) or the 2002 Columbia Crest Estate. I am not an expert, but I had both the 01 and 02 Columbia Crest and found the latter to be alot better. And they can be easily found in many supermarket.

 

[AreaCode707]

Has anybody tried any of Seghesio's wines? I've been reading about them - some very good Italian varietals, I've heard - but I haven't made it down to Napa to go tasting lately, and haven't bought a bottle yet.

 

[Fritzo]

I'm more of a shiraz guy. Nearly the same thing as a cab-sav, but the Aussies will often throw a little extra spice into the mix (look for the name McLaren Vale with a late 90's vintage for the best stuff). Great with rich meal, and excellent to cook with.

Riesling would be my favorite white.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I'm more of a shiraz guy. Nearly the same thing as a cab-sav, but the Aussies will often throw a little extra spice into the mix (look for the name McLaren Vale with a late 90's vintage for the best stuff). Great with rich meal, and excellent to cook with.

Riesling would be my favorite white.

Shiraz is a little fruity for me on a regular basis. Cabs are heavier tannin and I prefer them for that reason.

 

[ZOOYUKA]

Maybe this has something to do with arriving late to class everyday.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: HotChic

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I'm more of a shiraz guy. Nearly the same thing as a cab-sav, but the Aussies will often throw a little extra spice into the mix (look for the name McLaren Vale with a late 90's vintage for the best stuff). Great with rich meal, and excellent to cook with.

Riesling would be my favorite white.

Shiraz is a little fruity for me on a regular basis. Cabs are heavier tannin and I prefer them for that reason.

Eh, they're all different. Cab's are pretty strict in their recipes and aging in oak. Shiraz grapes taste similar, but they'll throw in different fruits, woods, or whatever else they have in abundance to make some really good flavors. Rosemont is probably my favorite everyday wine because of the plum/cherry after taste (I even like to dip steak in it ).