Have you ever just lost yourself in an amazing glass of wine? I had a Cabernet Sauvignon this week that just melted away my hectic day and left me feeling thankful for the opportunity to enjoy it. I am talking about Frey Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. The first whiff of this full bodied wine exploded with intense dark chocolate and rich berries, and it got better from there. I am not usually impressed with Cabs in general, so it just goes to show you how fabulous this wine is! I have made it my weekends mission to hunt down bottles of their Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir next. Life's tough. Ha!
Tasting Notes 2008 Frey Cabernet Sauvignon:
Gorgeous deep purple color. Black cherry, berry, chocolate and herb aromas follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity full body and topped with nutmeg notes. Finishes with a crisp, tongue coating dusty tannin fade. Slip it slowly with Fair Trade organic chocolate. (I did...this is good advice!)
Alcohol: 12.9% by volume.
Total sulfite, naturally occurring: TTB analysis, none detected.
Total production: 8,500 cases.
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Frey Vineyards is considered to be America's largest and oldest all-organic winery and is a leader in Demeter certified Biodynamics. All Frey wine labels carry the certified organic label and they were the first in the United States to be authorized to add the Biodynamic designation on their wine labels. The main difference between biodynamic and other organic wines is that the Biodynamic wine standards guide the winemakers to produce wines that are minimally manipulated. Their emphasis at Frey Vineyards is on producing organic wines of the highest quality and if that fabulicious (yep, I said it) Cabernet Sauvignon was any indication, they are on the right track!
Frey's wines are made in the biodynamic tradition, with no cultured yeast or malolactic bacteria and no acid or sugar adjustments. Even though biodynamics does allow sulfites to be added to wine, Frey believes this practice goes against Biodynamic principles. They avoid any inputs from outside the system and believe grapes contain all the natural antioxidants and phytonutrients to give their wine staying power through aging in the bottle. The result of their efforts is unique wine that mirrors the richness of the very land it's grown on.
For more info on their organic, vegan, gluten free and biodynamic wines, visit Frey online here. I heartily recommend you seek out some of their fabulous wines if not in your local store, then online in their wine shop!
The winery is open from 10AM to 5PM. They request that you call ahead for tasting appointments at 800.760.3739.
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