MCBEE'S WINE DIARY: Tried another one of my picks from Central Market

THE MCBEE WINE BLOG DIARY

My mother, Camille McBee, partnered with Bobby G. Smith, Winemaker, in North Texas for over 30 years. Together they worked to develop a National and International name for Texas Wines. In 2009 she passed away too young, but she left behind a Texas Wine Industry that was better because of her dedication and she left a family with a deep rooted love and appreciation for wine and entertaining. This blog serves as a diary of my adventures in wine and as a lasting toast to my mother. -Cheers!

This blog is NOT intended to be the authority on tasting notes, or a professional guide for wine experts; it's simply a place for me to share some of my opinions and findings about wine with my friends and other wine lovers.

I truly hope you will use this blog to help you the next time you are thinking about what to buy at the wine store or deciding what to order at a local restaurant or when you travel to the wine country. ENJOY!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Tried another one of my picks from Central Market

The 2008 Rowland Cellars Ramspeck Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was a great choice. ($24) This first thing I noticed about this wine was the great smell.   No earthy or musty overtones, just fruit, almost a flowery smell. Its got a true tanic Cabernet taste and I taste coffee and leather.

I did a little research on this vineyard and the wine. Small family owned winery started in the early 90s. after looking into the Ramspeck label, it makes more sense now that i like this wine; it is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, but has 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot and 6% Malbec, which is a Bordeaux blend minus the Cab Franc.   Grapes are from the Stag's Leap Region which I also love.

For a mid $20 wine, this wine is a great value.   Pick one up!