Here is a true story about a thrilling cab ride we took during our vacation in Chicago. We took a Spring Break trip to the Windy City a couple of years ago to see where Dave grew up and to have some fun. I was surprised at how frigging cold it was in the middle of March! On one of our days there we took a cab to the Field Museum to do some exploring. We had a great time! There was a Pirates exhibit about real pirates that was quite awesome.
Here I am with my tongue out in front of the Field Museum. Why not.
Dave is studying the museum map.
Here we are in front of the Dino! She’s like a big puppy dog.
While the ride to the Field Museum was uneventful and actually kind of nice since we got to see a little more of the city, the ride back to the hotel was way more fun. In retrospect of course. We hailed a cab, or walked up to one that was parked in front of the Museum, and were on our way. It was first an uneventful ride in a slightly grimy and interesting smelling Chicago taxi. About two blocks from our hotel, our cab driver swerved slightly and blared his horn. Apparently someone cut him off and he was royally and intensely pissed. We end up stopped in traffic next to the person who is now our driver’s sworn enemy. He gave him the full finger flip off and spews forth profanity like a proper cab driver should. He said things like “fuck you” “what the fuck do you think you are doing?”. I have not heard the f-word used in so many phrases and sentences. He was quite creative indeed. Just as traffic started to move, the threats of ass-kicking were thrown out. Oh yes, there could have been much ass kicked, I was convinced of it. We drove side by side while words were exchanged, spittle flew, middle fingers were thrust and all the while Dave and I sat wide-eyed getting ready to bail if they really started to fight. I think we had to turn and the enemy cab driver went straight and that was that. We made it back to the safety of the Omni Hotel and enthusiastically got the hell out of that cab.
And back to the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Being cheapo frugal wine drinkers we tend to look for the most flavorful wine that suits our budget. These last few months we have enjoyed the loveliness that is the Cabernet Sauvignon! I really enjoy the big bold flavors. The silky texture and the subtle nuances that the different vineyards provide.
Now for the ultimate cheap wine, a Charles Shaw Cabernet.
Charles Shaw (Bronco Winery)
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa/Sonoma Counties, California
(Cost $3 from Trader Joe’s)
Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Dave’s Review
- Smells: Fruity, fresh washed hair, a little poopy.
- Tastes: Unripe mandarin orange, and a little bitter.
- Final Letter Grade: C
Kelly’s Review
- Smells: Musty, acidy, planty and green with a little floral sweet fragrance.
- Tastes: Surprisingly easy to drink, some grapefruit, some tannins, some brown sugar and baked apple. Can’t go wrong with this bottle of an easy drinking wine for $3.
- Final Letter Grade: C
