Dinner with the "Plano Group" (only one couple actually lives in Plano by the way) is always a good time. Kevin and Libby, who live in Dallas, just built a new house and invited Donna and Clint and Tracy and Lee, who live in Frisco, Meredith and I, Dallasites and of course Michelle and Rob who live in Plano, over for dinner. Now it is easy to see why we all still refer to this as "The Plano Group". No one would disagree that it is always so much fun with this clan, there is never a dull moment and you're always learning something new about each other, even after 20 years!
Anywho, Libby served Homemade individual Chicken Pot Pies and they were great. Kevin dug deep in the wine fridge and opened the evening with a few bottles of Ramey Cabernet. I think that was his way of saying "It's On!". With dinner, Kevin served a Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon and a Stag's Leap Cabernet, it was hard to make a choice but the Stag's Leap was closest to me so it seemed the appropriate choice. We had some really superior wines all night, but near the end of dinner Kevin opened a 2007 Seghesio Zinfandel and challenged everyone to not like it, evan after enjoying the list above. He was right, everyone really liked the Zin, thanks to Kevin for making the intro. This wine sells for the mid $20s in the store and for the money I highly recommend you check it out. As a matter of fact I am going to add this to my list for Great Pics under $25. THANKS JACKSONS!!
After further research i see why we all liked it...
Online Comments: #10 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008
Scents of raspberries and blueberries intertwined with briar patch spices. Ripe raspberry and blueberry flavors persist. A hint of creamy oak and a silky and refined texture with a juicy character. Juicy acidity and integrated tannins smooth the finish.
