Slumping

It's been pretty hit or miss at the LNRD Norcal division on the wine tip. We've had some badass bottles and some that failed to live up to the potential that we envisioned before corking. Two bottles that we had the other night that didn't leave us very satisfied or begging for more.

2001 Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley Cabernet (I bought this for $19.99 at my secret squirrel spot thinking that 2001 will knock our socks off, after nearly an hour of decanting it lacked real flavour and after a few more glasses the bite at the end of the finish was pretty strong. A bit disappointed along with the 2001 Geyser Peak Alexander Valley.)

2003 Penfolds Bin 407  (Honestly, I don't even remember the vintage or bin number, I'm pretty sure I got it right. Usually Australian wines should be like Paso Robles wines, sweet but this one came at us like it had a grudge. A vengeful attack on the palate. Think durian fruit. Surprising as Robert Parker the Wine Spectator gave this one a 90point score. Goes to show what that fool knows and what that fools insured palate is all about)