I went to visit a friend while our wives went shopping at a baby consignment sale. Just to be clear, they were selling baby gear (strollers, clothes, etc) not actual babies. Of course, I brought a few bottles of wine; Bennett Lane Maximus, Orin Swift Papillon and Knipser Rose of Cabernet. All of them were delicious, but I think that the Maximus was a real crowd pleaser, so I'll talk about that one.
Now, the 2005 Bennett Lane Maximus isn't exactly a budget wine, coming in at about $30 at most retailers, but it's stellar. Keep it for special occasions or holidays. This wine is so delightful, it might even make Thanksgiving dinner at your parent's bearable. For the sake of my non-existant legal department, I should say that this wine is delicious, but it will not work miracles.
Bennett Lane is just up the road from the town of Calistoga, in Northern Napa Valley. What does this mean? Basically, they have access to some of the region's prime grape growing dirt. The wine is a delicate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which creates a fruity, lush, well balanced delight. Rich dark fruit flavors like blueberry, black plum and a wonderful hint of caramel, cedar and a bit of nutmeg. Just a fantastic wine, simply fantastic.
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