Tasting - Woodbridge

 

Name: Woodbridge
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: United States
Region: California 
Vintage: NV (non-vintage)
Price: $11.00

I wanted to stick with my theme of choosing red/darker wines before trying to go to the lighter wines in order to refine my palette and came across this one. It seemed to have elements on the label that I liked, so I went with it. I also wanted to perform my own review before reading anyone else's in order to leave any influence out of it. 

The smell test gave me hints of plumy and fruity smells. Those we definitely the most strong but I also got hints of a not overwhelming earthy smell. This would make sense as it is a barrel-aged wine, so that is probably where I am getting the aroma from (pg 159). My first impression of the taste was that it tasted very good, it seemed extremely well balanced and had a nice full body. It gave my mouth an almost buttery texture and flavor (pg 160). I did not have any food with this wine and I think it would be better off that way because the wine itself has such a flavor composition that it does not need anything else to compliment it, just enjoying the wine itself is enough. 

The wine review that I am choosing comes from the Denver Post by Dave Mcintyre. He states that this Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh, fruity, and well-balanced, and that can could be expected to be one of the more expensive wine brands. However, this wine comes in at an extremely good value. I honestly agree with his review and was surprised at how good this wine tasted and was not overwhelming in any regard. I am very satisfied with this wine and will probably purchase it again in the near future.