Anyone keeping track out there? Can’t think of a good reason why you would. Its only been a year or so since my last post. Geez, you’d think I fell off the face of the earth. In fact, I have not. Why, I even made a trip to Napa and Sonoma last Summer. If that doesn’t give you something to blog about I don’t know what could! Oh, time! Yes, time is the key.

Recently made a trip back to Colorado Springs and while I was there I visited some old friends and drank some good wine. One of the bottles we drank one evening was a 2003, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. It was very good and a hit with all in attendance. I couldn’t wait to try it out back at home.

Cork:Real
Name:Louis M. Martini
Type:Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:2003
Region:Sonoma
Country:USA
Producer:Louis M. Martini Winery
Price:12.99 (on sale)
Purchased at:HEB
Date:03/16/2007
Served With:Kraft Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Stick
Appearance:Dark and rich, excellent legs
Aroma:Oaky, strong, rich…
Taste:Very smooth with a hint of spiciness and a dark berry foundation.
Comments:This is a very affordable wine with an above average taste. In these days of decorative, eye-catching labels and silly names Louis M. Martini may not stand out on the shelf but it does in taste. In my book there are few non-blend wines that even amateur connoisseurs can appreciate and this is one of them. Typically, cabs or zins can be overpowering and difficult to enjoy unless its the 3rd or 4th glass but LMM comes through with a mellow, easy-to-enjoy cab.

Often times the real test of a good wine in my experience is – does it hold up outside of the atmosphere? I think I’ve posted about this before where the wine or other alcohol tastes very good as a result of the company, mood or overall atmosphere. I found this LMM cab to be just as good the second time around!