2022 Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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Written By Catherine Courtney

2022 Wittenberg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Yakima Valley

GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE: 2022

REGION: Near Red Mountain AVA, Washington

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.9%

PRICE: $9.99

Who said Halloween is just for the kiddos? This year, I traded in my costume and candy bucket for something a little more refined…a tote bag clinking with bottles. This year, my version of adult trick-or-treating meant wandering the aisles of Trader Joe’s, hunting for a new wine that promised more treats than tricks. And since my TJs is undergoing construction, that proved to be a little more difficult than I expected. Literally the only things I still know are where the veggies and wine are located. However, I still managed to spot one mysterious label and decided to make it the star of the evening.

What followed, you might ask?

A delightfully grown-up celebration, think less sugar rush and more tannins with a side of cozy autumnal vibes and just the right amount of mischief.

So without further ado, let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Deep ruby red hue; almost opaque in the glass

  • Notes of rich black fruit on the nose- think blackberry, black cherry, and hints of plum when it opens

  • Spicy undertones throughout, specifically notes of pepper

  • Full-bodied with a lingering finish

Verdict

You may recall that I tried a similar-looking Pinot Noir several weeks ago, Sunshine Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023. Given how enjoyable that bottle was, I knew I was in for a treat. My first glass proved to be rich, a little moody, and perfectly in tune with the Halloween spirit. I will say this is a bottle you will want to let open rather than diving headfirst into a glass —much more enjoyable that way! If you grab a bottle, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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