July is here and there's nothing more American for the
Fourth of July than hard working Americans finding something of value, say,
like the Louisiana Purchase. Deals like that are hard to find, however “value”
doesn't equate to cheap, it means the price is commensurate with the quality of
what you purchased. As a wine writer, I've had my share of wines in the $200-$300
range that are not worth it. Less rare is a wine that is inexpensive but has
amazing quality. But it does happen, and happens here with the Concannon 2013 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.
Concannon has been around since 1883, and they have helped establish multiple
clones that are widely used in California. This wonderful wine is earthy black cherry,
rustic red raspberry, plum, judicious use of oak, which frames the fruit but
does not overwhelm it and a surprising acidity, perfect with anything on the
grill. What is worth celebrating is that the Concannon family has turned out
such a superior wine at this price. Honestly - and I don’t say this often -
it’s worth way more. So get your grill on this holiday (I grilled up Santa
Maria Tri Tip with this beautiful wine) and make sure you try this Cab while
celebrating. www.concannonvineyard.com
ORIGIN: Paso Robles, California
PRICE: $20/ 750ML
ALCOHOL: 13.9%
BOOZEHOUNDZ SCORE: 90
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