Moodus Package in East Haddam is one of those little known gems that constantly surprise us. At first glance, they are your typical working-class shop, with a line of construction workers clutching Miller by the case and a bottle of Yellowtail for the wife. Take a closer look and find vintage Bordeauxs, California cult-wines, and hard to find South Americans. Their staff is just as surprising, especially in an industry where the customer usually knows more than the shopkeeper.
That's where we heard about Provenance Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 ($$$), which turned out to be in the cellar already.
The wine comes from a vineyard that is steeped in history. It was originally owned by George Yount, one of the areas first white settlers. It is believed that the first Cabernet grapes in the Rutherford area of the Napa Valley were planted here. The vineyard has also been owned by Thomas Rutherford, the Dioceses of San Francisco, and Georges de Latour, founder of Beaulieu Vineyard (BV).
It's an interesting, full-bodied Cabernet with hints of mocha, chocolate, and French Vanilla (probably from the barrels). This wine is aggressive and subtle at the same time -- worth grabbing if you see it.
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