The 2004 Mercury Head cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley is a delicious full bodied cab evidencing lots of ripe fruit (cherry, berries), subtle oak and outstanding structure.

I served this last night, Valentine’s Day, for Gloria and I to enjoy alongside a grilled lean ribeye and grilled asparagus. The wine was definitely the hit of the meal. It just got better and better as the evening progressed.

I checked the winery’s web site and the 2004 is sold out, so get to your favorite liquor store/wine merchant and pick some up before it too late. I know we will. About $75 - $80.

If you’re a pinot lover pay attention!

Wine Enthusiast, March 2008 issue, is reporting that the 2005 California pinot noirs may be the best ever. And, better yet, some of their top rated picks are affordable - around $50.00/bottle.

I for one enjoy a good complex full bodied pinot noir. I shied away from pinots after all the talk about pinots following that movie that everyone talked about, but I have to admit that a good pinot paired with a roasted pork loin or roasted duck is wonderful! With a full bodied pinot you may want to try lamb (one of my favorites).

Check with your favorite wine outlet/liquor store and let me know what you find. There’s going to be more available than just those listed in Wine Enthusiast and I find that most good wine outlets have tasted their wines and are well informed.

Drink on…