Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Savignon

This week's pick by Brit is Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Savignon 2011 Central Coast version.  This wine is very affordable and can be found most anywhere (even in your local grocery store)!  

Appearance:  dark plum in color, thick legs that take a long time to form.  

Smell:  smokey, strong plum smell, spices, pepper, earthy, hint of raspberry 

Taste: butter, dry, slight smoke, not as strong of a taste as you would think, short taste, tart finish, slight oak, raspberry on the front note, mouth feel is cotton

Pairings: The Swartzwelders had burgers and fries before wine and the Hogans had pasta before wine.  Cheeses: cheddar is a no go, Gouda doesn't do anything for it, havarty brings out the raspberry and plum taste.  Chocolate brings out the fruit taste as well but also enhances the smokey notes.  

Brit Scale Ratings:

Sherry: 3
Erin: 2
Brit: 3
Robin: 2
Gerry: 2
Melissa: 3