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Our hosts
selected three Napa Valley Wines from Spirit World in Omaha
for a blind taste test-- all were Cabernet Sauvignon.
Guests were to identify the wines by least and most expensive
wines.
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The three wines
were:
Talus Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Northern California $7.00
RH Phillips Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
Northern California $13.00
Esser Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Napa Valley $20.00 |
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Frei Brothers Redwood
Creek Syrah
The Redwood Creek 2001
Syrah offers a supple mouthful of dark berry and cherry fruit
with toasty hints of vanilla and spice in its soft finish. All
of our wines are ideal for pairing with food because they are
made in a traditional style that highlights the natural
flavors and aromas of the grape.
Varietal Content: 84% Syrah
Residual Sugar: .0.85g/100ml
Alcohol Level: 13.5%
Brought by: TRM
http://redwoodcreek.com/ |
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Beringer White Merlot
2002 [Link]
Floral, cherry, zesty
orange peel aromas and smooth fruity flavors with an
interesting note of mulled cinnamon spice.
$7.97 No-Frills, Blair
Brought by WKG
http://www.beringer.com/
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Cecchetti Sebastiani
Chardonnay 2000
Sebastiani, former president of Sebastiani Vineyards, founded
the operation with brother-in-law Roy Cecchetti in 1985. Today
the Sonoma-based company bottles nearly 600,000 cases of these
two brands annually (at press time, Sebastiani was in the
process of buying out Cecchetti). While Cecchetti-Sebastiani
has a small line of Napa Valley wines, the label focuses on
North Coast and Central Coast wines priced in the $12 to $15
range.
$12.99
Brought by STL
http://www.sebastianiandsons.com/ |
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Smoking Loon
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Don Sebastiani and Sons
Brimming with
Cabernet fruit this textbook wine shows sweet blackberry, plum
and blueberry flavors with nuances of spice, tar and leather.
The bold tannins are full in the mouth with a deep, lush
lingering finish.
$19.00 Brought
by BNS
http://www.sebastianiandsons.com/ |
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William Hill
Cabernet Sauvignon
2000
[Link]
The Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon is a supple wine, exhibiting aromas of cassis,
currant and raspberry. A small percentage of grapes are whole
berry fermented, contributing a softness in the tannin
structure and an added richness, polished texture and earthy
body. This wine pairs well with roasted meats, particularly
when served with a berry or currant reduction sauce. Wild
mushroom risotto or any dish featuring Portabello mushrooms
would be a great match with the earthy characteristics of this
wine.
$17.99 HyVee - Cass Street Omaha
Brought by NKAB
http://www.williamhill.com/ |
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