This one is for all the wine lovers out there and this blog post is much shorter than my norm so give it a quick read before your busy weekend gets started...
I was at The Wine Cellar in Red Bank last week and I mentioned to Mark that I have been more into medium-bodied wines during the summer such as Bordeaux and Pinot. Among the case of discounted wine that I bought, Mark suggested that I try the $22- 2003 Clarendelle from Clarence Dillon Wines (a Bordeaux). I don't rate wines like Wine Library, Wine Enthusiast, etc. because I am not an expert, but I LOVED IT! The breakdown is 67% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, very drinkable, not overly priced, smooth and silky, rich, and medium bodied- not too heavy like the cabernets might be for the summer.Tasting tips from Clarence Dillon Wines: Clarendelle red 2003 reveals a deep purple colour with a nose of black currants, berries, liquorice with a hint of spice, vanilla, roasted coffee and black chocolate. The well balanced body is followed by a deep mid palate and supple tannins that lead to a textured and fleshy long finish.
For this lowish price point, if you can find it on-line or at a store near you, buy a couple of bottles- I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Cheers!
Foodie
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