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We recently had some family out to visit that had arrived with this great bottle of Cabernet from EOS. (Paso Robles, CA) Filled with aromas of toasted oak, black cherry, berries and molasses, this wonderful red wine did very well with our grilled tri-tip steak. Tastes of raspberries and plum with a nice long finish of dark chocolate and spice really made our evening enjoyable. What a great full-bodied gift!

Food pairing ideas:
Serve with grilled meats, prime rib or aged cheddar cheese.

Technical details from the Winemaker:
The EOS 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 83.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Petite Sirah, 5.5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec and .5% Petite Verdot. Was in the barrel for 15 months in 3% new French oak, 24% new American oak, 12% one-year old, 35% two year old and 26% neutral oak. Harvested in September 2004.

Order it online from EOS

And in case you were wondering where the “EOS” came from…
The EOS Estate Winery was named after “Eos,” the “Goddess of the Dawn” in Greek Mythology. Eos was the inspiration for the winery’s harvesting of its Estate winegrapes before, or right after the sunrise, to keep the fruit cool and help retain fresh varietal character. For more of the story, check out their website.

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We were in our local Target the other day and stumbled upon the wine section. (Not sure if that is just a California thing?) Found this Pinot from New Zealand which was marked down from $15 to $10.50 a bottle, so we decided to pick up a few bottles to try. To our surprise, it was very drinkable. Nothing spectacular, but a pretty good red wine for the buck. Plum, cherry and oak on the nose. Tastes of cherry and a hint of oak on the palate with a pleasant aftertaste.

Also try the Kim Crawford 2006 Sauvignon Blanc

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