CMS 2006

Well here at least I learnt something: CMS for Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. This one was suggested by vendor at Blackwell wine store on Geary for a BBQ. This 2006 red from Washington state is definitely a strong and dense mix which combine well with traditional BBQ sauce. A little too heavy at my taste who prefers a light rose for this kind of event when it's warm but it wasn't on this day. I liked the little print in French on the label "Tradition de Famille" which tricked me as this wine has no equivalent in France! OK that's how I learn, by trying new stuff and I'll continue to take risks buying wines I have no idea if they fit my taste!

Saint-Chinian Chateau Bousquette 2003

Where was I?! Not even out drinking wine but taking a break which I hope won't take away my taste for wine. So here is a red wine from south of France, Languedoc region, which was correct but not exceptional for a 2003. Made from organic grapes, it has a specific flavor which doesn't make it easy to match with all kind of food usually pairing well with red wine. May be I haven't eaten the appropriate meal with it so I cannot advice everyone to go for it but just to be careful. In fact I haven't tasted any wine recently good enough so I could encourage others to try :-( So I'll have to talk a little bit also of these wines I do not like.