We're joining Tom and taking back the Cab!
Where have all the honest Cabs gone?
Our man of the mountain Cab, winemaker Tom Eddy is “sick of the propaganda and the hyperbole associated with over-priced and overbearing wines. After 35 years of making wine I still can’t tell the difference between a 91 and a 92 score, but I can tell the difference between a balanced wine and an overripe, raisined Cabernet with 16% alcohol, “ says Eddy. It is true, many of today’s New World Cabs are “characterized by higher pH, lower acid and relatively higher alcohol”. These seem to be made to cater to certain critics rather than collectors and consumers. “Those kind of fruit-bomb wines may taste great upon release,” says Eddy, “but out of balance pH and acidity, exacerbated by high alcohol, is not the formula for a long life.”
See Tom rant on YouTube
These days, you may want something strong, but we suggest starting with a martini then; as freakishly high alcohols and port like ripeness hold little appeal when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon (unless of course you’re… nah, let’s not go there.) Let’s get back to Cabs that have boyish charm, texture and fruit, where structure and a fine balance of firm tannins are steadied by meal friendly acidity yet still generous when you take that first decanted sip. Sound good? Then we have Cabs for you!
Once you've tasted these exceptional wines inspired by Italy you may just need to get your feet wet
(we provide the wine, you provide the fountain or simulated body of water).
Fellini brought Italian style to the screen and we are pleased to bring Italian wines to your palates.
Join us as we start our Italian lesson in the old world and then travel across the ocean back to the new. We’ve got a number of Italian varietals lovingly crafted into fine Italian wines of both the red and white persuasion. Whether it’s Barbaresco, Chianti or Pinot Grigio, we’ve got it covered. These wines are sure to set your hearts a flutter as they do ours. One does not need to speak Italian to understand these wines, though once you pull a few corks…who knows?
A selection of wines guaranteed to please the pocket, warm the soul and fight off the first frost
Languedoc [lahn-guh-doc] wines
Over the last quarter of a century, the Languedoc has transformed itself; what were once wines of mediocrity have become wines of power
and grace, summoning up the precise corners of the region with every sip one takes. To nose a glass of wine from the Languedoc is to find
aromas that hint at the ruggedness of the hillsides, conjuring up visions of stony churches splashed with wild flowers bathed in sunlight. This vast region in the south of France is tucked between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean carving a graceful northeasterly crescent towards Provence. Mirroring the grapes of the southern Rhone, this region is “relatively” free of growing restrictions, which liberates the drinker from making assumptions. Yet make no mistake about it, the Languedoc epitomizes the elements and enchants the senses with the various wild flowers and herbs that abound.
Don’t be left in the cold this winter, while there are Languedoc reds on hand to warm you. Open the attachment to view a full guide to our Languedoc [lahn-guh-doc] wines. You'll find some helpful hints on the region, the varietals and great descriptors of these featured wines.
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