JOEL GOTT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012CALIFORNIA
By: Ed "The Wine Guy"
I have often heard it said: "I don't drink red wine in the summer." But, there is no need to forsake red wine during the warm months. The optimum temperature of a red wine is around 65 degrees; warmer than that and the taste of alcohol will be pronounced, and it will create an unpleasant experience - drinking wine should never be an unpleasant experience -, cooler than that and you will sacrifice flavor. (A white wine is at its best between 55 and 62 degrees.) A half hour to forty-five minutes in the refrigerator should do the trick. Experiment. The Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (a very good year for the red grape in California) exhibits aromas and lush flavors of blackberries, black cherries, mocha, and vanilla. The wine is made from grapes produced throughout California, each contributing to the complexity. There is balanced acidity, soft tannins, a long smooth finish, and it is moderately priced. Good luck with "chilling" a red wine!