CHLOE Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 87

Cabernet Sauvignon: The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage at Cardinale Winery may be one of the best wines I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. “The 2008 has an aromatic element that evokes violets and orange blossoms with a fruit component of dark cherry combined with a palate that offers currant, ripe blackberry, and toast with a velvety texture on a long, drawn finish.”- Christopher Carpenter. Pair it with a dish that contains high umami flavoring, such as braised short rib or mushroom stroganoff. Got some money to burn? Screaming Eagle, a cult wine in California due to the small quantities produced and the high selling price, has a delicious and Bordeaux-like Cabernet Sauvignon. Beringer Vineyards also has top-notch quality Cabernets; their 2001 Private Reserve blends fruit from six different Napa Vineyards. Honorable mention: Quintessa Vineyards is one of the best places to go for a tasting; the grounds are breathtaking and you’ll finish up at a perfect hilltop perch, taking in a grand view of the valley while you sip on one of Quintessa’s red blends.