Tasting - Noble Vines 337

Name: Noble Vines 337

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: LODI, California

Country: U.S.A.

Year: 2010

Price: $12.00

Wine review: The 2010 vintage exhibits appealing aromas of black cherry, ripe currant and lightly roasted coffee. Supple tannins and balanced acidity support core flavors of black cherry and blackberry intertwined with sweet herbs and accents of black pepper spice.

Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed on its own or with grilled tri tip, BBQ and blue cheeses.

My review: When I smelled this wine from the wine glass, it smelled strong of alcohol. After 30 to 40 seconds of coating the glass, I took a sip and it was indeed hot. It also tasted a bit spicy and sweet at the same time, and left a very tart aftertaste. I feel that this wine needs to be consumed with some kind of savory/greasy food, such as steak, ham, or BBQ. Due to its strong alcohol contents and smell, I personally would not drink this wine by itself.

I drank this wine with  crab cake, and Cheddar cheese sausage. This combination actually worked out pretty well since these were both savory and a bit on the greasy side.