Tasting Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Tasting- Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon

• Variety of Grapes- Cabernet Sauvignon
• Country of Origin- United States
• Region of Origin- California
• Vintage year- 2021
• Price- $9.99

Winery Review- Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon comes from hand-selected vineyard parcels tended by family farmers across California. A regal, yet friendly expression of this noble grape, which rich flavors of blueberry, vanilla, and cedar that fill your glass with inky deliciousness. 

Wine Folly- The world's most popular wine is a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc that originated in Bordeaux. Wine is concentrated and age-worthy. The rich flavor and high tannin content in Cabernet Sauvignon make it a perfect partner for rich grilled meats, peppery sauces, and dishes with high flavor. (88)

My Review- When smelling the wine you can get hints of blueberry and sweetness which is very nice on the nose. Taste is very rich with grape and vanilla which is very nice and could pair really well with grilled chicken with lemon pepper seasoning on it. 

Tasting- 1000 Stories Zinfandel

1000 Stories Zinfandel

• Variety of Grape- Zinfandel
• Country of Origin- United States
• Region of Origin- California
• Vintage Year- 2020
• Price- $15.99

Wine Review- Our Zinfandel Batch 86 is bursting with red fruit aromas typical of Zinfandel- Strawberry, raspberry, and cherry fill the glass. Batch 86 spent more time aging in Bourbon barrels than most of our Zinfandels and it shows in the profile: sweet components like caramel, toffee, and also some dry herb and spice notes are prominently displayed. 

Wine Folly- A fruit-forward yet bold red that's loved for its jammy fruit and smoky, exotic spice notes. Originally from Croatia, Zinfandel is related to Croatia's #1 red, Plavic Mali. Zinfandel is ideal with Turkish, Moroccan, and Arabic cuisine, which brings out the grape's cinnamon-like spices. Try it with Asian Barbecue. 

My Review- The first smell bold oak smell due to the aging in the bourbon barrels. Very bold smell of dark fruit like cherries. The taste is dry with the after taste of strawberries and a hint of bourbon taste from the barrels. Even though I didn't pair this with anything, I think it would pair nicely with a steak dinner or any type of red meat.