Chateau de la Taille 2009 Bordeaux

And we're back! Sorry its been so long, I've been busy at the store and not focusing on the blog. Not that I haven't had some great wine in the interim! I'll share some of those reviews soon but today I'm sharing with you a new one. The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux is supposed to be one of the greats, on par with 2005 and 1982.... it seems like every year is the "best of the century" and I haven't had enough old wine to really have a point of comparison. However, the '05s were great and the '09s are still getting monster reviews so I'll have to trust those guys. Today's wine isn't a 100pt wine but its great, the Chateau de la Taille 2009 Bordeaux is a great example of wine that's priced right to give you bang for your buck. A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec, this is a silky offering. Showing nice tart cherry and bright raspberry on the nose, this medium bodied wine has a smooth mouthfeel with spicy earth and more cherries on the palate. The tannins are smooth but apparent and the finish is long. This wine pairs great with paninis, hard cheese and other light meals. At $12.95, its a steal!