Cabs for the Birds?

John and Dorothy picked out several Cabernet Sauvignons from biggest wine retailers, buyers' clubs Costco and Sams, and did find a couple of bargains. However, their ongoing disappointment w/ the wine's current overdone, over-tweaked status is readily apparent in the review.

We would suggest steering clear of the ones they didn't place highest in this review if you're buying from the clubs, and/or working with a cab you trust and love. And as always, when you're preparing for a party (i.e. bulk purchase) get a couple of tester taster bottles first and taste them in the calm before the storm. When happy, buy bulk with confidence.

Here's their video:
And, here's the article:

A Case for Beaujolais

Dorothy and John at WSJ (one of the few good things remaining since Rupert Murdoch's makeover) are eschewing their former mantra of "buy one expensive bottle" to treat a good friend, and going the route of grabbing a mixed case of something far more enjoyable on a day-to-day basis. Get them a mixed case of a simpler wine, Beaujolais, to be more specific.

This isn't the novelty of the Nouveau variety. That yearly tradition is upcoming soon, but an entirely different premise as it's the very youngest wine, and meant for the instant gratification of a quick drink around the holidays.

No, this idea centers on finding a batch of the regular Beaujolais and letting someone you like explore mutliple bottles of a wine equally at home w/ a cheese plate as macaroni and cheese. We'd opt for a nice white cheddar, and yes, GOOD crackers.

Here's their review of some of the tastier bottles they found in their quest.