Finally Drinking Californian Wines

Last week, the Fouquet's hosted the salon des Vins du Monde (an event for wine professionals to promote world wide wines). When seeing all those country names on so many bottles, the choice was tough and the time too short. Ukrain, Israël, Italy, Germany, South Africa, Libanon and I can't count how many others were present. Following my American Dream, I've decided to focus on California. I've chased them all and couldn't believe all the label that were presented. After having my first Robert Mondavi, Shafer or Ridge, I had to pause and admit the evidence, not all were seducing. Even though you can fall in love with a country, you must take in account its diversity and some of those wine are seriously too oaky. Dreadful to drink that young!

My crush of the day, a Californian Jewel - Chappellet Signature, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 : Deliciously big, hot and smooth.

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