Frank Family Vineyards

Elegance in a glass or in a mug, whichever vessel you decide to drink this from - will exert the same qualities of the bottle from which you've poured.  Frank Family 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep purple in color with aromas of chocolate espresso, sweet black fruit and a touch of spice.  It's pure elegance.  The complexity of layers cannot be described well enough, it's a must try.  

Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon is 94% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot, and 3% petit verdot.  It is produced and bottled by Frank Family Vineyards - Calistoga, California.  The 2007 vintage was my favorite. Wine Enthusiast 90 points. 

$47 

Overall: 94 (Excellent - A Must Try!)

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel

Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel will forever be in my top 10 wines.  It could be my every day wine.  I was introduced to this bottle by Rishi from International Beverage Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  My first experience was terrible, but it was entirely my fault.  I had poured the bottle into a decanter and thought the wine would "open up" after a couple of days.

Every vintage is as good as the last.  It is produced and bottled at the Klinker Brick Winery in Acampo, California.  This is a very fruit forward wine, deep and rich with earthy, chocolate nuances.  It has won several gold medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.  I believe this is a great bottle to break out for guests who are just trying wines for the first time or for those who have no idea what Zinfandel is.  Overall, it's a treat for everyone!        

$17

Overall: 92 (Very Good)

   

Beau Vigne Juliet

We met at The Wine Seller on Plymouth & Nixon in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  This is a bold and elegant cabernet sauvignon from Stag's Leap Ridge - Napa Valley, California.  It is bottled and vinted by Beau Vigne Winery.

The 2009 vintage is 81% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 2% petit verdot, and 2% cabernet franc.  I had the opportunity to enjoy the 2007 which was 100% cabernet sauvignon.  Both vintages were amazing! This is one of my favorite "special occasion" wines.  It's certainly a crowd-pleaser, but I would keep this for yourself and break out a less expensive wine.  Wine Advocate 91 points.  

$58 

Overall: 94 (Excellent - A Must Try!)