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HomeWine Club SelectionsNovember 2016 Domestic Wine: 2015 Lakegirl Cabernet Sauvignon, California

November 2016 Domestic Wine: 2015 Lakegirl Cabernet Sauvignon, California

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November 2016
Lakegirl Wines: The Lakegirl story begins like many, with fond memories of home and vacations in Minnesota (an area not unlike Michigan), full of lakes; an area where, for over a century, summertime and weekend getaways at cabins and campgrounds have been a tradition for many generations. Life at the lake can be energizing, relaxing, funny, and sentimental. It translates to family picnics on the Fourth of July, water skiing until the gas runs out, fishing at dawn and dusk, singing around a campfire fighting off mosquitoes or roasting marshmallows for S’mores; above all else, life at the lake is comfortable. Lakegirl strives to make wines to share in the creation of lasting moments and memories with family and friends. Lakegirl Wines are the creation of California winemaker and owner of Oakville East, Eliot Stern. Eliot is a third generation wine industry veteran and an educator in the Wine Studies Program offered by the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, Napa Valley. He teaches his students about the business of wine and offers consulting services in the wine industry in addition to being the “Chief of Everything” at Oakville East; Elliot still finds time to travel and hit a few golf balls (Hence the name of his parent company, Divot Enterprises).
About: Eliot Stern brings many years of experience, great connections with vineyards in California, a strong team of wine makers, and a vision for well produced, fun, and affordable wines to Lakegirl’s Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2015 vintage for California marked the fourth year of drought, but provided great fruit with to be expected lower yields. This is the third vintage of Lakegirl Cabernet and the first year it has been offered in Michigan. We are pleased to present this to you and are certain that this “Lakegirl” will be accompanying you on many a trip “Up North!”
Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Tannat, 10% Malbec, 7.5% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.9%
Tasting Notes: Elegant medium weight with a solid core of dense blackberry and cherry flavors enhanced with light cedar notes. The finish has a nice soft tannic structure that is clean, fresh, and fruity.
Food Pairings: Aged cheeses, red meats, chocolates, and stories of summer days spent “Up North” by the Lake!
Jim Lutfy’s Thoughts: Ripe and flavorful; loaded with cocoa, chocolate, and coffee notes. Goes great with Pork or a Burger!