So today I opened my last bottle from Frisby's Lake Forest, CA location. I haz a sad.
Prior to the pandemic--prior to March 15, 2020, to be exact, which is when California closed everything down. I know the date because I was actually at the winery at the time the news was announced. And it was the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day, which was the reason behind the timing. Or, at least, the reason that was given at the time.
Which was probably a good idea (I said what I said) even though, at the time, none of us (none of us at the winery, that is) could understand the urgency at all.
Well, there was wine involved, after all.
This wine has a lovely dark purple color. I'm not seeing much in the way of legs. That might be an age thing, I can't remember what it tasted like in 2020, or 2019, or whenever I first had it. The nose is luscious, blackberries and spice, maybe a little bit of cocoa and caramel. The taste...notes of cherry pie, lavender and oak, a little jammy with a bit of a bite. I may not remember what I thought about it four of five years ago, but I can definitely see why I bought it. It's yummy.
As for what I'd pair it with...I'm enjoying it with a pomegranate, while I chat with a couple of author-friends and we discuss our upcoming winery-set stories. I wouldn't exactly recommend pomegranate with cabernet, but it's not the worst pairing. However, there used to be a place in Yountville that made the best burgers--charcoal grilled, topped with melted blue cheese, tomato-pepper jam and bacon. I think this wine would be amazing with that. Or brisket. Brisket is good.
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