Technique
TECHNIQUE
GRAPES: Cabernet Savignon
VINTAGE: 2018
REGION: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.5%
PRICE: $6.99
TASTING NOTES:
Happy New Year everyone! It’s hard to believe that it’s already February 2020. Many of you participated in “Dry January” to kickstart the new year and to those who were successful, congratulations! I, on the other hand, was still wandering around Africa drinking every pinotage I could get my hands on. There are a few wines that I discovered in South Africa that I will be sharing soon. And the good news is- you can order them and have them shipped directly to your home.
Without further ado, I’d like to introduce our first wine of 2020, Technique. By now, you all know that I am a Cabernet connoisseur. Any time a new Cabernet Sauvignon makes it way to Trader Joe’s, you better believe I am on it. I spotted this bottle of Technique on one of the end caps of the aisle and of course, a bottle had to come home.
Here were some of my initial observations:
Earthiness and notes of cinnamon on the nose
Flavors of Black Currant and Blackberry
Dark ruby red color
Subdued tannins
Verdict:
It’s a new year and I had high hopes for this bottle, but you can’t win them all. As I sipped on this glass of wine, it lacked the complexity and depth that most cabs have. Honestly, it drank more like a bland red blend than any cabernet that I’ve had. When I have a glass of cabernet, I expect intense flavors, fruit and honestly for the glass to knock my socks off. This my friends did not. If you’re a fan of red blends, it’s worth a try but if you are looking for a powerful cabernet, this bottle isn’t for you.
Until Next Time!