Fall Creek Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon

Moving from beers to wine, this week’s Thirsty Thursday review is Fall Creek Vineyard’s Granite Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fall Creek Vineyards is a Texas winery located near Lake Buchanan. The winery was opened in 1975 and is known for their red wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon (Granite Reserve) is a blend: 85% Cab and 15% Merlot.

Appearance: Nice, rich red-purple color. No sediment.

Appearance Score (out of 5):

Aroma: Not a strong aroma – you really have to bury your nose into the glass to smell anything. There is a faint scent of fruit.

Aroma Score (out of 10):

Taste: There’s a powerful taste of dark fruit, probably a lot berries. It’s not overwhelming though – it actually makes the wine quite smooth. The Cabernet Sauvignon doesn’t have the kick of some of its cousins. Instead, it has a soft acidic taste.

Taste Score (out of 10):

Overall: At $9.00 a bottle, the Fall Creek Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Granite Reserve) is a good deal. I can imagine it would go well with a nice roast as it was quite tasty with a pastrami sandwich.

Overall Score (out of 10):