February 23, 2009

2005 Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon

YEAR: 2005
WINERY: Trellis
FLAVOR: Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGIN: Sonoma, USA
PURCHASED: Seattle, WA
AMOUNT: $6
NICKNAME: "Trellis Cabernet"

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1 Reviews:

At February 23, 2009 at 10:55 PM , Blogger psydr said...

4 OUT OF 5 STARS

I have to tell you, I'm a bit shocked by this vino. I nearly gave it a 5 Star for the pleasant surprise. Smooth. No bitter tannin aftertaste what-so-ever. Very berry with a hint of cherry. Perfect legs. Not too thin. Not to thick. Very subtle nose which might relate to the smooth overall texture and mild acidity. A really pleasant wine. Kudos to Trellis for producing such a wonderful concoction on the cheap.

Palate-wise, I'd say this Cab more resembles a Pinot than it's true heritage. It's probably a tad thin for your standard Cabernet. Very refreshing.

Served with stuffed chicken thighs and a fantastic rice pilaf, this wine really hit the spot tonight. I'm wondering if it was the roasted almonds that brought the flavor to life. Normally, this dish would be served with white wine, but I couldn't have made a better pairing if I'd tried...

 

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