2009 Freakshow Cabernet - Michael David Winery

I tried Freakshow for the 1^st from an Enomatic machine, at The Wine Cellar in Fayetteville Arkansas…and was completely in awe.  I thought to myself “every time I’m looking for a ‘jammy’ wine – this is exactly what I want!” I liked it so much, as soon as I got home to Seattle, I bought a ½ case – for my personal inventory.  Of course, it’s been a week so it’s almost gone by now.  Woopsie Daisy! J

 The Freakshow is a full bodied Cabernet with a bit of Petit Verdot. The rim variation has a brown rim, with deep dark red in the middle – the aromas are of spice, berries and tobacco. 
At 1^st taste on the palate, the full body comes out immediately with its black cherries, plum, smoke and very light spice, as you swallow and hit the back of the palate that’s when the tobacco comes out along with the black cherries and plum. It’s a very different wine, full of all kinds of flavors and oh, so good!  The tasting notes on their website say there’s a flavor of bubblegum, but I didn’t get that…but as we all know, everyone’s palates are different. Taste it and see what you get.  

 Freakshow is made my Michael David Winery in Lodi, CA….according to their website, several of their wines are made “not of the norm”.  I had never heard of  these winemakers before my Enomatic experience, but bot I’m glad I did….I will definitely be trying more of their wines as this one touched my soft spot – the heart. J It’s my new “go-to” wine and I would definitely recommend anyone who likes full-bodied wines to give it a try.  I’m also planning on making a trip to the vineyard and doing some REAL tasting. J

Cheers and Enjoy!

http://www.michaeldavidwinery.com/

A few things about wine...and the blog.

Well, it's been quite some time since I've posted a wine blog, and I want to apologize...the only thing I can blame - is my job. That pesky, pesky job that seems to continue to get in the way of my social life...however! If I didn't have the pesky job, I wouldn't be fortunate enough to afford my wonderful wine habit, meet the wonderful people I do at the wonderful wine tastings, and write these wonderful blogs. 
But please note! I have done quite a bit of "wine research" since my last blog and will be posting several wine reviews over the next few days, so please watch for them as there are some exciting new ones I've tried and cant wait to share them with you.
I hope to inundate anyone with blogs....but they're about wine!!! How can you not love them?!?  hahahaha. 

Also, on another note - I am working on another date/time for a "Kelli's no longer just girls wine tasting party." It's looking like it will for sure be on July 14th - but the time hasn't been nailed down yet. So stay tuned for that as this one is going to be, yet again - a little different format but just as much fun - if not more! Soooo looking forward to it. 

Thanks Everyone - Stay tuned for "Wine Reviews from a non-Semmolier but someone who REALLY likes wine". 

Cheers!

Warre’s Otima 10 – 10 Year Tawny Port

2 Words….Dee. Lish!  This wine/port was brought to me as a birthday gift, from my daughter Chelsea’s friend, Anthony….I know – a friend that’s a boy bringing wine to her Mom (and good wine!)…trust me, I’m all over it. Nice guy though.

The Tawny Port, I’ll admit – not a wine I would normally even think about trying as I’m not a big sweet wine drinker. ..BUT!  I’m glad I tried it – it added a new wine to my list and I’ll drink it again, given the chance – of course next time, I’ll have some cheesecake with it. J

The Tawny Port’s rim variation was fairly red, but brown around the edges, so it was definitely an older wine, that’s been stored in an oak cask.  The aromas were of sweet smoke, with hints of cinnamon and the flavors…oh the flavors….very pungent on the front of the palate with flavors of a spicy caramel, honey and sweet, sweet coffee.  It has a nice long finish, with honey (again and still), and almost a little plum.  There are a lot of flavors in this port and if you like activity in your wine/port…this is the one to try.

I truly enjoyed the wine/port, as well as the company I had while drinking it.  Like I said, next time I’ll have it with some cheesecake, as it’s definitely a dessert wine, but awfully delicious.

The Warre’s founded Otima in 1670 and are from Portugal.  They have been making wines/ports that have exceeded in medals, awards and all kinds of good reviews for over 300 years.  Give this port a try when given the opportunity, as it is definitely one that won’t disappoint.

http://warre.com/

Cheers!!