For the main course Mick did Grilled NY Strips with Zippy Sauce with a boiled potato side and a side of steamed broccoli. Mick paired this with a 2003 Robert Mondavi “Napa Valley” Cabernet Sauvignon.
The nose on the Mondavi was a wonderfully powerful nose of Eucalyptus, Green Pepper and Blackberry. Tasting the wine you’ll find raspberry, black cherry and dark chocolate flavours. The structure on the wine was good with ripe acidity, super fine and soft tannin and a lingering finish. My only issue with this wine was the tannin was too soft and fine and gave the wine a small mouth-feel; other than that this was a very solid California cab. The wine was a good pairing with the steaks.
Here is the group rating for the wine -Mick – 89, Mark - 89, Kathy – 89, Amy – 88, Overall – 88.75.
Here is the LCBO information on the wine -
ROBERT MONDAVI CABERNET SAUVIGNON (V)
VINTAGES 255513
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 34.95
Made in: California, USA
By: Robert Mondavi Winery
Release Date: Apr 18, 2012
Wine, Red Wine
14.3% Alcohol/Vol.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Sugar Content: 4 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor: XD - Extra Dry
Description - DID YOU KNOW? Robert Mondavi is considered the godfather of the California wine movement. This wine had been produced every year since the winery's founding in 1966. FLAVOUR & STYLE: Classic Cali Cab with aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite and cedar notes. Enjoyable now, but also a great for the mid-term cellaring (4-7 years). Everyday: meat-based lasagna. Takeout: gourmet hamburgers. Fine Dining: filet mignon.
* Please note that the wine listed here is probably a 2008/2009 vintage and not the 2003 reviewed here.
For dessert Amy had picked up a selection of cupcakes which everyone enjoyed.
Thanks to Mick for all his hard work in making those three wonderful dishes and to both Mick and Amy for hosting.
Cheers!
Mark
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