30 Sep Murphy-Goode Dealer’s Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 ($26)
This Week In Red Wine Reviews: Murphy-Goode Dealer’s Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 ($26)
“I make wine because I like to drink it.’’ – Dave Ready Jr., Winemaker
Wine Awards & Ratings
San Francisco International Wine Competition, Gold Medal – 2012
Grape Certified Gold – 2014
Wine & Spirits – 89 Points
Wine Enthusiast – 86 Points
Wine Review: Perhaps it’s this down-to-earth approach that’s earned Dave Ready Jr. the awards and wine ratings he’s received over the years. Now he’s introduced us to the 2010 Dealer’s Choice Cabernet sauvignon and it’s better than good! A quintessential Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with soft rich tannins that bond elements of blackberry, black cherry, bay leaves, thyme, vanilla, sweet oak, and offer a little smokiness. The swirling mixture of complex flavors, reveal a nice long finish.
Wine Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA
Wine Grapes: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot
Style: Full-bodied, Complex & Smooth
Drinks Like: Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 ($38), Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010 ($55)
Food & Wine Pairings: Pasta Pescatore
We hope you enjoyed this Wednesday’s wine review. We’re not only confident you’ll enjoy today’s Grape Certified Gold wine recommendation but we’re excited for you to try the pasta pescatore food & wine pairing! If you enjoyed this post don’t forget to like it above and join the discussion by leaving a rating and a comment below. Thanks and we’ll see you next week for another edition of Wine Wednesday and Food & Wine Friday. Cheers!
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Grape Certified Gold
A toast, to dense herbaceous notes and dark fruity flavors, infused with sweet oak and vanilla – this wine wasn’t nicknamed, a ‘Goode bet’ without good merit. From weekend get-togethers, to dinner for two, but don’t take our word for it, buy a bottle or six and share with a special someone, family, or friends.
