My pick for this weekend…… Conn Creek Anthology Cabernet Sauvignon.

(Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, and Petite Verdot)

I discovered this wine a few years back and it never disappoints.

I took my parents out to a local restaurant for my dad’s birthday and

the restaurant owner told us that he alternated his favorite wines on the menu and only charged what you could buy it for at retail. It was about $60 dollars for the bottle. I checked it out and found it at total wine for between $55 and $65 depending on the year. This has become one of my favorite places to try new wines with dinner!

I save this wine for special events/celebrations or when I am cooking a nice Filet! I have not visited Conn Creek winery yet,

but it is on my list for my next trip to Napa!

Conn Creek is a boutique winery in the Rutherford District of Napa.

This particular Cabernet Sauvignon has a very velvety finish.  It is dense and darker purple than most Cab’s.  Lots of flavor, with notes of cherry, licorice, crème’ de cassis.  If you like a full bodied red this one is great.

The 2010 and 2013 have been my favorite.  They both make a great addition to your wine cellar as they will age nicely for 10 – 15 years.

I don’t think they will last that long in my house, but a nice bonus!

Cheers everyone!~ Let me know how you enjoy this wine!