18+ Excludes Wine Route, boxed wine, fortified wine, bottles under £5 in England and NI or £7 in Wales & bottles under 200ml. A wine for which customers will keep coming back. Best Buy. “[F]or the best value Cabernet Sauvignon, I look to the lesser-known regions of Paso Robles (Central California) and Bergerac (just east of Bordeaux). 2017 Silver Spur Napa Valley Limited Edition Ryder Cup PGA of America, 2014 Double Lariat by Jamieson Ranch Vineyards. The lush fruit carries through in the mouth. –V.B. On the palate, the flavors are also intense, with a luxurious texture. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of our, Rich, Regal, and Rated: Our 10 Favorite New Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wines, Welcome to winemag.com! Cabernet Sauvignon Deep crimson color with violet tones. Donate: Feed Our Families – Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga, “I have always done well by ‘Rudy’ — this is the entry-level von Strasser Cab, and it drinks leaner and higher-acid than a lot of examples.” — Zac Adcox, Advanced Sommelier, indo, St. Louis. Sourcing from their own Longwinds vineyard, he continues the very successful Duckhorn formula of adding other key site producers to create a new classic for Washington. There is a silky-smooth texture harnessed by an energetic acidity. Primarily sourced from 30-year-old estate fruit. Ask The Expert! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Soft-edged but grippy, grainy tannins and a streak of oak support without overwhelming. The nose is dominated by black fruit, with hints of oak influence and other spices. Over delivers for the price with rich black fruit. Excellent depth and finish. –Michael Schachner. ($39), A lovingly crafted wine from a relative newcomer to the Napa Valley scene. BUY THREE 3-PACKS, GET $10 OFF! Sign up to receive wine news, recipes, exclusive offers and more. Cabernet Sauvignon was America’s number-one red wine by volume and sales in 2018. Medium to full in body, the fruit is plush but bright, backed by herbal, graphite characters right through to the close. Not for the faint of heart! A stout palate is dense and full, while this offers a burnt-oak lead flavor balanced by peppery spice notes, dark berry accents and toast. If you’re a beverage professional with a specialty in wine and you’re interested in participating in the panel, please contact editor Kyle Swartz at kswartz@epgmediallc.com or 203-855-8499 x225. Aged 20 months in oak. It finishes soft and silky. Prime sourcing from their own seven-estate vineyard lots is blended with fruit from top valley growers. –Lauren Buzzeo. The layers and tannin integration make this Napa Valley wine one of the best of the vintage. Prominent scents of mentholated herbs and black currant leaf form the nose of this wine, overriding the secondary black plum and berry aromas. A deep color and ripe aromas of black fruits and prune convey the friendly conditions of 2018. USE CODE: SAVE10 // Aromas of black cherry, hickory smoke and vanilla cookie lead into a palate of brown sugar, sea salt, caramel and black-cherry foam, all framed by polished tannins and just enough acidity. With its rocky minerality and lovely concentration, the palate is balanced by a great freshness and round, well-integrated tannins. Daou 2016 Eye of the Falcon Reserve Red (Paso Robles); $75, 96 points. Medium body, good balance and gentle tannins make it easy to sip. Add Botham 80 Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 75Cl Add add Botham 80 Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 75Cl to basket *Drinkaware.co.uk. It is huge in structure but matched by luxurious, layered fruit and spice flavors. The dark fruit coats the palate, with layers of appealing black fruit, followed by a bright, balanced finish. MAN Family Wines 2017 Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region); $12, 88 points. The dark fruit nos, and concentration on the palate are followed by a long, balanced finish. Enter and Win A FLO Wine Gift Basket! –M.S. © Copyright 2020 Simone International - Papi Wines and Papi Wines logo are registered With food or on its own, this balanced and slightly fruity Cabernet is a crowd-pleaser that cannot be beat for $17. Due to its ability to grow in a wide variety of regions and impressive ageability, Cabernet’s styles and prices can vary greatly. Carmen 2017 Frida Kahlo Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley); $16, 90 points. It is intense, and the long, lingering finish echoes the quality for quite some time. This wine is an incredible value and far over-delivers on every vintage.” — Marsella Charron, Sommelière, The Harbor House Inn, Elk, Calif. If our Policy changes in the future, we will notify our customers and website users of any such changes by posting an updated policy on our website. Focused aromas of black currant jam, cocoa nib, espresso bean and German chocolate cake show on the nose of this blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Petite Verdot. Mainstays such as Chateau Ste. ($49.95) (94) Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon … Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s foremost red wine-grape variety. –S.S. Menthol, mint and sage leaf bring loads of interest to this engaging wine. ($25), From a cool site in McLaren Vale in southern Australia with oceanic influences. –V.B. The nose is an attractive combination of ripe dark fruit, with cherry and blackberry, plus notes of chocolate. trademarks of Simone International. Cellar Selection. The finish is well balanced, with refreshing bright acidity. Vanilla, dark chocolate and dark fruits dominate the nose. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy, North Forty-Six Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – Quite The Find, INSIDER DEAL! ($15.99), Classic old-style Napa cab…100% varietal, sourced from the Tenma vineyard at the north end of the valley. ($95), A dark ruby red in the glass, the wine has a lovely nose of dark fruit and minty hints. ($35), Aged in 60% new French oak barrels, this Paso Robles wine is a deep, rimmed ruby red in the glass. It has a solid backbone of acidity, with great structure, finesse and aging potential. What’s The Right Way To Cellar Wines? As bars and restaurants continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and reopening phases, VinePair asked the bartenders and drinks professionals below to provide a virtual tip jar or fund of their choice. –J.G. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This Privacy Policy sets forth the privacy principles we follow, in accordance with our operations. Do not hesitate. His cab/merlot blend is sourced from the famed Stillwater Creek vineyard and other prime Columbia Valley sources, including Red Mountain. Just now entering their prime, these desert-climate vineyards produce wine of quality to rival California but at a fraction of the cost. ($75), This 100% cabernet sauvignon is aged in oak barrel, which leads to aromas of very ripe blackcurrants and blackberries. By joining you agree to our Terms of Service. For domestic wines, the selections span across the West Coast—from Paso Robles to Napa to Washington, while Argentina, Chile, Australia and South Africa are represented on the international front. The finish is long, and as the fruit fades, attractive spice notes linger upon the palate. Old Bridge Cellars. Privacy Policy, By continuing to use our Services and/or submitting the above information, you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of ourPrivacy Policy, Welcome to winemag.com! ($10.99), Complex and brooding, fully integrated tannins support dark berries and plum. Taste of red berries with soft tannins make for a sweet finish on the palate. The Wine Group. Very balanced, great black cherry fruit, smooth lingering finish. ($84.99), Amazing value for the money. AUSA Pacific. Formerly 'Brand's Laira Cabernet Sauvignon' was not labeled as The Laira. No noticeable oak gets in the way of the wine’s fruit flavors. The ripeness of the red fruits is nicely balanced by its fresh acidity and firm tannins. ($19.99), Blue and black fruits combine with licorice aromas and flavors. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the services. If you’re on a budget, or just looking to expand your horizons, look to Washington State’s Columbia Valley. ($47.99), Aromas of red fruit and spice notes mixed with some blackberry and smooth mocha notes on the palate showcase how interesting this wine is. ($99.99), Beautifully structured, this cabernet exudes quality and intensity. Cellar Selection. Blackberry, raisin, cassis and chocolate flavors finish warm and chocolaty. This wine shows great expression of the terroir of the Horse Heaven Hills. In the mouth, the wine is mouth-filling, with fruit, texture and good acidity. –C.P. The finish is well balanced, with bright notes.