There is something magical about cabernet sauvignon and winter… Especially December. Cab and cold weather, cab and prime rib, cab for presents, cab and company. It just seems like there is a lot of reasons to drink cab in December. So, I thought it would be fun to post a cabernet sauvignon review each day from the 13th of December to the 24th to the tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
If you are a history buff or like splitting hairs, the twelve days of Christmas end on January 5th or 6th which is the Feast of The Epiphany. As a kid who never really cared about history, I was always under the impression that the 12 days of Christmas started 12 days before the holiday and ended on Christmas Day. I was wrong of course, but I have a feeling I wasn’t alone.
So, I will start early and end early simply because I don’t think anyone will be in a hurry to check out the last cab on Christmas Day, and I am not in a hurry to have a heated discussion with anyone about the true twelve days of Christmas. No tradition, just for fun… So let’s get started.
♫ “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… A cab from Paso Robleeez (Robles).” ♫
2009 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, California … $24.99
What a nice treat for December. Aromas of black currants and blackberries with a little hit of alcohol. Big and lush on the palate showing off it’s California love handles. Notes of black cherries, black currants and spice flow across the palate seamlessly. Nice hits of black tea, chocolate, tobacco leaf and white pepper on the medium to long finish. This baby is ready to drink, and should get you in the mood for cab immediately. If you can decant this a little before you imbibe, it would be helpful. 90 points.
Join me tomorrow as I sing out the second cab of Christmas. Cheers! Stan The Wine Man
