Wine Tasting 11 - Winking Owl Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Name: Winking Owl - Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc!)
Region: California
Country: USA
Vintage Year: 2015
Price: $2.99

Shop Review: This wine has complex flavors of plums, berries, toasted oak, and a hint of vanilla. This bold red wine pairs well with pasta, roast beef, and steak.

Wine Folly Text: Cabernet Sauvignon has a strong body with high levels of tannins, with medium levels of acidity and alcohol. This wine contains flavors including black cherry, black currant, cedar, baking spices, and graphite. It should be served in an oversized glass after being decanted for at least an hour. Recommended pairings include grilled meats, peppery sauces due to the wine's rich flavor and high tannin content (pg 88).

My Review: 🍷 (out of 5)

I never would have bought a $3 bottle of wine from Aldi myself, but this one was free courtesy of my mom. She bought it to cook with, although I usually avoid using cheap wine for cooking since it can affect the taste of the food. She chose it because it was inexpensive, and she doesn't drink red wine. Anyways, after pouring it into a glass I was able to smell cherry, plum, blackberry. I am not a fan of the taste... it doesn't have the right mouth feel (it;s almost like it is too thin). It is super sweet while being acidic and sour. I can note the oaky-finish. As my girl Sydney said, "It taste's like all of the bad parts of red wine." The flavors I am able to pick out are plum and sour cherry. I tried it with sharp cheddar cheese and that helped! It made the wine taste more like juice and less acidic. Overall not my favorite but it was alright. I am drinking this before trying a nice cab sav, so check out "Wine Tasting 12" to see my review on a hopefully better one!