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Posted 01/10/2008 at 10:41 PM by Rachel

A wine that made me really happy recently was a 2000 Chinon "Cuvee des Tireaux," Olek-Mery, Loire Valley. During a recent dinner out with my family I selected this bottle of red to go along with our entrees. Chinon produces white, rose and red, and this particular red is produced of Cabernet Franc predominately and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2000 was a solid vintage for Cab Franc in the Loire.

This wine presented a gorgeous bouquet of black cherries, red currants, tar and herbs/spices such as thyme, sage and long pepper. But it did not stop there. The mouth feel of this wine, the texture, is what really stole the show. This medium-full wine was the definition of a silky, smooth texture. Soft and supple does not begin to describe this wine that had a finish that lasted a minimum of a minute. On the palate the fruit held up, and the herbs, spices and tar mingled ever so discretely with it. Many people do not love Cab Franc, but this is one wine that I believe will sway most naysayers. By the way it cost less than $55.00 on the wine list.

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Rachel Imbrogno

Rachel Imbrogno grew up in an Italian-American household where Italian red wine was part of every dinner. Working at Zachys has broadened her horizons and deepened her respect for wines produced in other countries such as Argentina, Spain and Australia.

Andrew McMurray

Andrew McMurray is Zachys' expert on Italian and Spanish wines, as well as Champagne and Sparkling wines from around the world. For over ten years he has been sampling, buying and discovering wine gems.

Jeremy Noye

From farm boy to culinary student to sommelier, wine has led Jeremy Noye down some interesting paths. His specialty at Zachys is Bordeaux and the wines of Spain, but his interests include Burgundy, Rhone, Loire and Italy, to name a few.