2005, Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
2005, Beaulieu Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, $12.99
I was struggling to find something to go with sushi and Chinese take-out at Giant Eagle near Parma Town. The wine selection area was large in area, but for some reason, the shelves just didn’t have a very good selection of reds. I finally decided on this Napa cab from Beaulieu Vineyard. Not a vineyard in Napa I’ve visited, but being of the 2005 vintage, I figured it should get a lift from that well regarded year. It was very enjoyable for the price. It went very well with the meal. I’d recommended it to anyone looking for something not too fancy or complicated when in the mood for a Napa cab. It had some body and some very mild white pepper, but not too harsh.