The Poor Oenophile's Cult Cab (sort of)

Kirkham Peak
Cabernet Sauvignon
$19.99
Shane’s Notes

Kirkham Peak is K&L Wine Merchants’ house brand so you have to trek to K&L in either Redwood City or San Francisco if you want this one. They wouldn’t tell me who makes it: only that it is made by a Napa Valley Winery and that it rivals a Nickel and Nickel Cab. Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. This Cab is deep red with a sweet, fruity aroma (cherry predominates). The palate is very fruity but not complex. After the initial burst of flavor, this wine doesn’t offer much else. It is like a cheap simulacrum of Silver Oak. However, if you are an avid reader of this blog, you know that Jen and I are a bit dismissive of Silver Oak’s flamboyant style. The Kirkham Peak is worth $19.99 but not a penny more.