...a bottle of wine and thou

Ravenswood Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Price: $16 bottle
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cork: attractive natural printed with bold logo
Rating: 4
Purchased: gift

I'm beginning to collect enough data to see trends. I know one of the things I dislike about Chardonnay is the oak flavor other people seem to enjoy so much. It seems I'm not partial to Cabernet Sauvignons for the same reason.

I realize that there are those who will denouce me as an infidel for not appreciating the (arguably) most popular white and red in the US, but this blog is for my personal reference. I don't have to like oaky wines just because they're popular.

So, if you're a white wine drinker who likes Chardonnay, you'll probably like Cabernet Sauvignon. If you don't, then steer away. That said, I've found Cabernet Sauvignon blends well in the many American and Australian house wines. I won't avoid blends just because it is included. It can add a richness of flavor as long as it's one taste among many.

I liked the Aaku (previous review) a little better than the Ravenswood. This one has almost no nose and a flat, uninteresting flavor with a dull, bitter finish. Like the Aaku, I wouldn't discretely push it over towards my husband if it were served at dinner, but it's not a wine I'll buy for myself.

posted by Chris Rachael Oseland at 8:12 PM