A Review of Cabernet Sauvignons
Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
A bold Taxi that has tons of spirit and palate interest. This wine can hold its position when paired with a meal or enjoyed solo. Deep berry flavours, mix with a jag of chocolate. This was the most expensive wine in our tasting, but also the unanimous fave! As an apart this wine is astounding with dark chocolate.
Will basement well for 10-15 years. Generally sells for $25 a bottle.
Columbia-Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
This ruby red wine is medium-bodied and full of fresh fruit tastes like cherry and even blackberry. It's an easy going wine that's reasonably friendly for a selection of meal matches. Try it with a zesty steak or pot roast. If you're on the lookout for an interesting cheese to try it with, give Blue Cheese a shot. The tastes mingle very well together. Cost-effective at $13 a bottle.
McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
A deep garnet coloured California Taxi with smells of bell pepper and flavours of fresh berry. The McManis Taxi is a medium bodied wine with a smooth and simple finish. The 2001 vintage was the winner of a double gold gong at the World Wine Competition held in San Francisco. At just $10 a bottle, this could be the best bargained Taxi around!
Penfolds Rawson's Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
A classic Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with an exceedingly reasonable price ticket ($8). For a young Taxi, Penfolds has produced a fresh, palate-friendly wine with soft tannins (read: pucker-power), boasting both visible and pairing appeal. A reasonably flexible wine that went amazingly well with spicy spaghetti and meatballs. Often liked the tasting experience.