Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy drinking wine that
is light to the taste and soft to the taste buds. Big fruit and dark cherries
mixed with an oak flavor. With 14.5 alcohol content and a PH level of 3.51 the
taste doesn’t knock your socks off or make your hair fall out. However, it is hardy
enough to make your event just a bit more interesting.
Most reviews rate it right around the center of taste and quality. Yet
with a grand price tag of $8.99 I think it is worth at least one bottle. Of course,
your eye will be drawn to the red label with a gnarly old vine sprouting
grapes. This is label fits the brand as the wine is made from older grapes,
which encourages it have more flavor but less grape clusters per bunch.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a relatively new wine on the market as
it first made an appearance in the 18th century in Chateau Mouton.
As legend has it the Baron De Brane ripped up white wine grapes and planted a
red wine grape by the name of Vidure. From here, the grapes are processed into
a new type of wine that has sequentially spread across the globe.
The type of food that Cabernet Sauvignon classically pairs
with is lamb. However, as a hardy drink it can go with just about every type of
high tasting meat. Beef, pork, venison, and rabbit are also proper
choices. High levels of oak influence
and alcohol level make it a bold drink that goes with bold food. The wine
matches with fatty foods that reduce the tannins on the palate to make the
berry taste more alive.
Personally, I found the wine worth a single try but not
particularly in the lineup of favorites. It works well as a basic table wine that
can be used on occasion. The price is exceptional so it has just a bit more
appeal than some of the higher priced brands. It is a California wine so if you
are about supporting your local economy this would be one of the ways to do it.
Price: $ 8.99 bottle
Blog Ranking: 3.7/5
