C’mon, did you really think I’d spend New Years Eve sipping a cheap wine, or better yet, have the sobriety to write a review about it? If you answered “yes”, then you’re an optimistic fool that has a high (and totally unfounded) opinion of me. And I like you. You make me want to be a better person.
Moving on.
Today’s cheap ass wine is….
Gouguenheim,Valle Escondido , Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 – $8.95
Wine Makers Notes – Deep ruby color with purple hints. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of black fruits, spices and a hint of vanilla scented oak. A range of layered flavors including chocolate and spice, leading into a long finish.
Kim’s Notes – “Smooth and Plump” – not unlike my legs when they come out of winter hibernation and are given their first shave of the season.
I was truly surprised at just how smooth this wine was, given its cheapo price-o tag-o. However, you know I love me some deep oak flavor, and well, I can safely say “No oak trees were harmed in the making of this wine.” When the wine maker’s notes said “hint of vanilla scented oak” he wasn’t kidding! But that’s ok because this wine had such a nice finish, no tartness or shitty tang (I HATE tang), that I truly enjoyed sipping it while watching House Hunters International and daydreaming about moving to Dubai.
Gougenheim’s mellow nature and rounded mouth feel remind me of a nice Pinot Noir. But then again, what do I really know about wine?
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