Sunday, 4 August 2013

Filet Mignon and 2002 Emily Kestrel Cabernet

Back in December 2010 I received a gift: a bottle of 2002 Summit Lake Vineyards, Emily Kestrel Cabernet Sauvignon.  I laid it down for a while, and today was a good day to open it.  Wow.  Opened at its prime, this wine was layered with flavored of dark, ripe fruits - currants and black cherry.  Licorice.  Definite oak-y characteristics like vanilla and cedar chest.  Mmmm.  I enjoyed it with fresh filet mignon on the grill, with haricots verts (Thanks, Ross and Michelle!), and grilled red-skinned potatoes ... Oh my!  Feeling spoiled.

I paused with each bite to savor.  Magnificent.  I absolutely love a great cab with a great steak ... thanks, Wilson's Meats (I love this place ... great meat, cut to perfection.  They are the best!)

~Written Friday, August 2, 2013



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