Sunday, January 29, 2023

Tasting: House of the Dragon Cabernet Sauvignon

 


 

Name: House of the Dragon Carbernet Sauvignon
Variety: Blend of Cabernet and Sauvignon
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2020
Price: $17


Winery review: After a bit of sniffing, I determined the cabernet sauvignon (the red label), seemed lighter than the blend, so that was next up. Like the pinot, the delightfully dark cab’s “legs” slowly rolled down the inside of the glass after swirling. Unlike the pinot, which didn’t have a strong smell, the scent of this wine hit my nose before I’d tipped the glass to have a sip. Bonus: The cork had a dragon’s tail swirled around it.

The first sip was startlingly fruity and sweet for a cab. There was also a surprising lack of tannins. It wasn’t my favorite wine, although I may have enjoyed it more if I’d had something super savory to pair it with, like a steak or a roast duck. - Elite Daily 

Wine Folly: pg 200 Cabernet Sauvignon in general - I got the black cherry nodes and bitter fruit flavors. I couldn't make out any specific scents, for this was my first tasting. Also, I didn't decant the 3 hours the bottle recommended, which would have helped the flavors become less bitter. 

My review: I first took a sip before waiting the hours to decant, and I found it too bitter and sour. I disliked it at first but decided to stay as instructed. Once I tried it again, I really enjoyed the deep berry flavors, and I could finally enjoy the wine. 

I tasted this with no food. 




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