Kim Crawford Pinot noir 2007

Cherry and Asian spices on the nose, with balanced acidity on the palate. An inoffensive wine would make a nice accompaniment with any meal. Two and a half out of five stars.

Why I try to avoid politics in a wine blog.

Aside from a silly post in which I attempted to be fairly even handed with the candidates running for office, I try to keep politics out of this blog. Why? See these unintentionally silly posts from Steve Heimoff in which he compares the election of Obama to the defeat of Nazism, or throws in a cheap claim conservatives would take away all freedoms but for the Democrats (support by the Democrats and Progressives to ban foie gras, ban cigars, or enact Prohibition notwithstanding).

A wine blog should be about wine, and not an addendum to the Daily Kos or Powerline.

Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Dark and inky color with blackberry, plums and tobacco on the nose. Rich, chewy tannins and a touch of spices and herbs on the palate. Tasty and cheap, and drink within the next four years. Three and a half out of five stars.