linuxdave — February 17, 2006, 11:06 pm
FishEye Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Since everyone loved my review of the Fish Eye Merlot, I figured I’d give the Cab a shot.
Ringing in at 13.5% alcohol by volume, this cheap wine was an equal match to the FishEye Merlot. From Ripon, California, this wine lets the fruit speak for itself. Along with the dark plum taste, I also experienced a little pepper in the nose.
At only 8 dollars a bottle, I found this to be a great wine. I had mine with Spicy Montreal seasoning. Try it!
Rating: 7/10
Price: 7.99
Place of purchase: L&L Grocery
Vineyard Info:
FishEye Winery
Ripon, CA
www.fisheyewines.com
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I’m buying this 3-4-10 here in Nashville and my guests always seem impressed by it at parties. For large groups, you can’t beat this. My theory is that when people are standing around talking and drinking, grapey, not-too-dry reds go over well. No one is paying close attention, but often revelers will pick up the bottle to check the lable. One doesn’t need to ponder much to get what this Cab is about- simplicity- and the extra front of the mouth flavors make transitioning from one food to the next easy. I find this better than the Crane Lake Cab I’ve used for the same purposes. Save the better stuff for more scruinizing seated diners and let this one flow at cocktail hour!
Keep up the good reviews. When is the next one coming?
RW
FishEye Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Price: $9
Maker: Fisheye Wines, Ripon, California
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Packaging: 750 ml bottle, artificial cork
Our Rating: 8 out of 10
A “Fish Eye” is what some call a skillful fisherman, according to the FishEye Cabernet Sauvign…
Spicey, fruity, light viscosity, flavorful up front. Great value. Good as a early summer wine.
Purchashed fisheye chardonnay and merlot. Actually it was buy one get one free. Great after- flavor, that being very important to me. Just hope it’s not a cheap wine that gives me a headache. Hope this helps!
Finishing a bottle right now! I bought it here in Southaven, Ms. Just looking for a decent wine to enjoy with whatever dinner. Had it with garlic/parm chicken wings and celery with blue cheese. Has a rich grape nose early-on pouring that I find really attractive. Good early grapey, peppery notes, nice mouth feel and a pretty mellow finish…. I like it. Nothing extravagant, but for an 8 dollar bottle I really enjoyed it, and I’m not a big wine drinker. I’ll buy it again.
I rate it: Give it a try.
Slydog
I am looking for information on Bay Bridge Vineyards in Ripon, CA. I have not found anything so far on the internet, but have tried two of their very inexpensive wines - a Chardonnay and a Merlot, and found them light and smooth. They only cost $2.97 / bottle!! And no next day headache, either. How can they make a drinkable wine, ship it to Savannah, GA, and sell it so cheap? Has anyone heard of this vineyard? Thank you for any information.
I could not believe how great the Bay Bridge Chardonnay was. I bought it on a fluke. To my surprise, it was so delicious for 2.97. I was shocked. I will buy it again!!!