The good stuff

I had the rare opportunity to go out on a date with Mark last weekend.  We don't do it much so when we do its a treat.  We made our way to Liberty Tap Room in the Vista.  I like the bar there.  It's big and the service has always been very good.  I decided to branch out and try out some wines I had not before.  I will admit, I started out with an oldie, but goodie (the Trapiche Broquel Malbec); but then I went for variety.

If You See Kay - as described on the menu:  Full body, juicy dark fruit, ripe blackberries.  OK, I'm game.  Wow.  This was really a nice Cabernet Sauvignon.  I had to see the bottle.  Dang...very cool.

I really enjoyed the fullness of this wine. Nice and big and bold; the way a cabernet should be.  I will definitely be going back for more of this and also be looking to purchase one of the cool bottles.  From what I can find, it retails for around $20/bottle.  In my opinion worth it.

I also tried out The Alakai Grenache by Joel Gott - as described on the menu:  Full body, blackberry, white pepper.  You know with the word pepper in the description, I am going to have to give it a try.

Alakai, a California Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Mourvedre, is dark and structured, but with finesse and elegance.  The Syrah adds the beautiful pepper spice  flavor that I am so drawn to.  Yum yum yum!!! This wine retails for about $18/bottle.  One of my new favorite blends by far.

Almost time to send the kids back to school...or in my case spend a few hours in the ER.  More on that event next time...

Stay safe.