2018 Wilson Creek White Cabernet Sauvignon ($10.97)
Yes. That’s right. A white Cabernet Sauvignon. Were you aware that you can make a white wine from a red grape? Well, here’s the proof! And, you can read more about how this is done in my recent posting.
This white Cabernet Sauvignon was such an unusual combination I just couldn’t wait to try it.
While it is a white wine it’s got just a slight hint of a red shade around the edges - not terribly surprising yet odd. And, the aromas are just not what you would expect from a Cabernet Sauvignon. They are not like a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Gris, but they are also not like a Cab. It was so odd - it’s a white wine but smelled, well, just different. There was some sweet honey in the aroma along with melon and orange peel. Then the taste. Yours eyes see a white wine but the flavors just don’t fit what you’d expect. It really messed with my mind. So unusual. I kept trying to compare it to other wines but there’s no good fit. It was rich in flavor, low in acid and at 10.4% ABV a bit sweet.
If you can’t tell by now, this was such an odd wine. I probably should have evaluated it in a blind tasting to eliminate any preconceptions. But, if you are looking for a great conversation piece to enjoy with friends, pick this one up. And see if you can make sense of it! Cheers!