Let's just say I'm giddy tonight!
Duck Pond 20004 Cabernet Sauvignon is unbelieveable Cab for the $10.99 price. I bought it on the recommendation of Ashley, proprietor at Cork & Cracker in Indianapolis. (I know I've mentioned C&C a lot lately but I've bought a lot of wine there lately!)
I have found only a handful of Cabs worthy of such praise that come in under $20. The first was Green Lion's 2005 Cabernet with the funkly label that will remind you of Beatles' art. It should. The label artist did some work for the Fab Four.I found Duck Pond Cab all over the net but couldn't find an exact replica of the label, which I found odd. It's Washington state cabernet. Ashley was quick to add how much she loves the Washington Cabernets, and I can add that I know they are usually great values.
This Cab comes from the Columbia River area in Eastern Washington. It is a complex and intense wine which just doesn't happen normally for $11. It has a big nose and a spicy, woodsy flavor. I think it would pair marvelously with any beef dish or big flavored food. I'm still learning a lot about tannins and this has a strong, but smooth tannic finish.
I'm just blown away by the wine for the price. Find it and buy it if you like Cabs.
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