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Friday, June 8, 2012

Freak Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (About $18)






About the Wine:  I do not find the name or the label very encouraging, but the sheer number of Cabernets on the market make it necessary for lesser known brands to find a way to stand out.  An over the top name and label are not great sign, but they do not automatically mean the wine is bad.

About THIS Wine:  The center is dark purple with a violet rim.  Cassis, black cherry, oak, and spice make up a heavy and complex nose.  The palate is heavy with syrupy red fruit that blends into a very tannic finish.

Drinking This Wine:  This is too tannic for a sipping wine.  It would go well with filet mignon and other juicy meat dishes.

Overall Impression:  Wines with this much body and character usually go for well over twenty dollars.  This wine is a good value.