Part of my very stressful job is to taste wine daily. When tasting, I am always in search of wines which possess both balance and structure, regardless of the cost. To elaborate, structure in wine is when a wine shows a combination of fruit, acidity, and in red wine, tannins. Balance is when all these elements are equally and evenly represented. When recently presented with the 2007 Ramsay Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast, I immediately recognized the structure, which this relatively inexpensive wine exuded while still clearly displaying a classic California fruit profile. In my opinion, this is a great everyday wine value. Availability is limited
2007 Ramsay North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon: Dark Purple. Aromas of dark berry fruit, vanilla and mild oak. Medium to full bodied with raspberry and thyme flavors. Finishes long and balanced with dark chocolate and raspberry. Very Good Plus 15.99/bottle 14.39/mixed case 13.59/case
John Syfor - Wine Consultant
Federal Wines and Spirits
29 State Street, Boston MA
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