Rocket Science

  Last night, while dining at Meritage (great restaurant-bad website) with my friend Melissa, I discovered a wonderful new red called Rocket Science.  Caldwell Vineyard’s  2002 vintage is a blend  of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (28%), and Merlot (22%).  The Wine Sommelier seemed ecstatic that someone finally ordered this bottle from Meritage’s excellent wine list.  He came over to our table curious to see how we liked it.  In a word, it was Excellent!  He claimed that there are only two restaurants in Boston that carry the wine. 

WineGeeks.com lists the bottle at $42.00.  Meritage was selling it for ~$120.  Their review of the wine follows:

"Like a purple blanket! Plush, rich and extended, the Rocket Science has plenty of red currants, bitter chocolate, cassis and pepper. The tannins are chewy and could use a little time but this wine is drinking very well now."

Another charming aspect of this wine, beyond its name, is a little story they provide on the back label.  It reads as follows:

"It ain’t rocket science," he said. "I think it is," she responded. "I’m telling you, it ain’t rocket science" he repeated.  She held the glass to her nose and inhaled.  The aroma was an exotic mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot.  She took a small sip, rolling the dark liquid across her palate.  The flavors were ripe, round, and earthy.  "Look, I don’t mean to be rude," she said finally.  "But this is definitely rocket science."

I recommend this wine to anyone lucky enough to come across it.  If anyone is selling a case—you have a willing buyer on this end!