On a night where the final four teams in this year’s MLB playoffs were set, I popped a bottle of Black Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
From Blue Moon Wines in Walnut Creek, this is a simple wine, a Cabernet that adds a touch of Cabernet Franc & Petite Sirah to the blend. At 13% alcohol (my new favorite lucky number – for wine), its got a little upfront fruit and a bit of acidity, nothing earth shattering but pleasant.
Interestingly, the website has several brands, one of which is called Brownstone. Its Cabernet is also listed as having “a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petite Syrah”, exactly as it states on the Black Ridge label.
I once heard that there is only one vitamin company that simply bottles the same C, E & B12 into many different brands.
Wonder if this is more of the same…
I rated this a DOUBLE last night but am going to pull that back to a SINGLE.
Still, a hit’s a hit.
$6.99
Don’t remember seeing this one at Trader Joe’s, I’ll have to take a closer look next visit. Hoping the BoSox – Rays series will keep us on the edge of our seats…
Once again you have come up with an idea that should have been on my brain. Kudos and congrats, you rat, wine loving bastard. I mean that in a loving way!
Not only are you getting healthy, my friend, but you are entertaining. Maybe we should start a wine club… where we all sit by ourselves and drink the same wine and then discuss it.
Nah, that’s too odd… in person wine tastings are far more fun. I would love to fight over the fruit vs. acidity in this Blue Moon wine over a table and some nice cheddar!