Cupcake Chardonnay, 2009 and Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon

Friday's tastings was on two wines - 2009 Cupcake Chardonnay and Rex-Goliath Cabernet.  

Cupcake 2009 Chardonnay  is from Central Coast, California.  It is 100% Chardonnay and oak aged.  The flavor had a hint of butter, lemon, vanilla,  spice and oak, with a lingering acidic finish.  It was this lingering acidity that customers did not enjoy.  I was not a fan either.

Winemaker's Notes:  Decadent levels of
butter, cream, bright citrus and vanilla melt into a balance of oak and subtle spice. In other words: Delicious. Serve chilled with crab cakes, seared Ahi tuna on waffle crackers or fresh-baked French bread and cheese.

A huge hit with customers was Rex-Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon,  also from California.  This is the number one selling Cabernet in Southern Virginia this year.  It has a nice dark fruit profile with oak and some tannins.  For the price I would drink this with casual food (ie. hamburgers).  Great for cooking with too. 
 
Winemaker's Notes:  Dark and intense in color. Hints of cedar and oak, with layers of raspberry, plum, mocha and currant. Smooth tannins with big fruit flavors lead to a lengthy and persistent finish.