Wine Tonite!

Today, let’s analyze the results of the “Thralls Throwdown” of California Cabs, and take a look at the tasters ability to identify the inexpensive vs. expensive wines and break down the tasting notes.  Here are the contenders again, with results: Underdogs <= $15                            2006 Avalon Napa Valley  ($15) — Everyone was able to determine this was a cheaper wine.  [...]

It’s that time again for a Winter wine tasting to warm the soul featuring none other than good ‘ol California Cabernet Sauvignon.  We brought together some close friends for a blind tasting of some inexpensive (< $15) vs. expensive (> $30) Cabs to see a) if we could tell the difference and b) if expensive [...]

In an effort to find some inexpensive (< $15) Cabernet Sauvignon for an upcoming party, we performed a taste-test between two such wines tonight, both from Napa Valley.  What makes this party interesting, is that the inexpensive wine will be blind tasted against more expensive wines, so we’re looking for something that can stand up [...]