MCBEE'S WINE DIARY: Trip to Central Market Results in some Great New Finds

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!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Trip to Central Market Results in some Great New Finds

Ran over to Central Market to stock up a few bottles in anticipation of the Super Bowl. A cool bottle caught my eye. edge, from Napa is in a dark bottle with silver and red simple markings and I picked it up for about $25. This Cabernet is selected from various vineyards on the Silverado Trail in Napa.

I have to tell you, I really enjoyed this wine. It opened up quite a bit over the evening. It was full of fruit at first, but then mellowed and the alcohol became more noticeable. It was a typical Napa Cab with plenty of fruit, but this wine had a light earthy taste with a bit of smoke which was nice. This one was a value at $25. Try it, I don't think you will be disappointed.