Today, I attended a Silver Oak & Twomey Tasting at The Market Restaurant in the W Hotel in Boston.
I have to say - the food was outstanding; the downside - it was uber petite.
UBER.
Last year I attended, and we ate at Abe & Louie's. That meal -- fantastic. It was a meal, and not so petite.
That being said, the wines were of course phenomenal. Standouts for me were the Twomey Sav Blanc, and the Merlot. LOVED the Merlot, but I'm always sort of crushing on good Merlot anyway. I think if someone was to say "quick, what's your favorite varietal".... I'd have to say Merlot, with the caveat of it being well made and not over oaked. I don't love feeling like I'm chewing on a tree; I much prefer the beautiful fruit.
Out of the two Silver Oaks (Alexander & Napa Valley), my preference was by far the Napa. Amazingly delicious and best of all - ready to drink. Silver Oak is one of those producers who prefers to sell table ready wine, so you don't have to question whether it's ready when you buy it or not -- no surprises. You've got to love it.
And oh yes, I do....
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