[quantim]

Even Consumer Reports gave a thumbs-up to cat pee in its November 2004 issue, describing the aroma as "... a legitimate, and often desirable, description. 

Most roads lead to Burgundy, France when discussing "wet dog," it's the pinot noir and the 'terroir' combo.  No offense to dog owners or pinot lovers.  As far as cat bladder relief goes - relatively new in wine circles.  More likely directed to those whose proboscis identifiers are sensitive to nitrates.

Nonetheless, this is a particularly good read for wine geeks.

[quantim]

Click to be added!

Late Friday night wine proboscis ping.

[lastchance]

Cat pee is one of the classic scents used to describe Sauvigon Blanc. Me as much as I love a good Sauvigon Blanc just hope I never notice em smelling like a tom cat gone wild.

[A Jovial Cad]

Excellent synopsis. I guess I've always assumed that the Grape + the barrel = flavor. Not quite that simplistic, I know, but basically correct.

Had a quite drinkable Australian Merlot with dinner, and the label bragged about "hints of French Oak." It made me wonder: what does a "French Oak" taste like, exactly? The answer: not bad.

Thanks for the *ping; a welcome respite from the Comment removed by AJC flame wars raging on FR right now..

[piasa]

Well, one of my associates' German shepherds had an affinity for cat crap and Bordeaux collies.

[martin_fierro]

Ping.

[Slings and Arrows]

Given my dog's snacking habits, if I got her wet she'd probably smell like cat pee.
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[FreedomFarmer]

Cat's Pee on a Gooseberrybush
from Cooper's Creek, NZ, under US$10

TASTING NOTES: Treat this wine like the cat did the gooseberry bush.