Castle Rock Paso Robles 2012

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Castle Rock
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: Pleasant and reasonably priced cabernet with medium body, smooth finish. Lots of black fruits. Good everyday cab—aerate first for maximum enjoyment.
Castle Rock Paso Robles 2012

Carson Ridge Cabernet Paso Robles 2013

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Carson Ridge
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Medium in body and possessing dense aromas and flavors of red berries, oak, and vanilla; it is an enticing cabernet that is pure, clean and approachable.
Carson Ridge Cabernet Paso Robles 2013

Ca’Momi Napa Valley Cabernet 2011

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Ca’Momi
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Nice nose of red berries and cherries, cassis and hints of spice tobacco, in the mid-palate. Balanced acidities on the finish.
Ca’Momi Napa Valley Cabernet 2011

Bloom Cabernet

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Bloom
Varietal: Cabernet
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: A solid cabernet that provides plenty of value; a core of red fruit also carries subtle notes of spice and oak that gradually fade into the soft, gentle finish.
Bloom Cabernet

Banshee Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Banshee Napa Valley
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $36

Tasting Notes: A beautifully concentrated cab displaying blue fruits, tobacco and well-integrated oak. The fuzzy ripe tannins and moderate acidity make this a pleasure to drink now.
Banshee Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

337 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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337 Lodi
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Excellent structure, this cabernet offers youthful flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by a hint of licorice and mocha. The finish is smooth and textured with tannins that are ripe and firm. A fantastic value!
337 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Truth and Valor Cabernet 2014

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Truth and Valor
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: This is an energetic Cabernet that expresses aromas and flavors of ripe plumb, dark cherry, cranberry, dark chocolate, and coffee notes. This wine delivers great texture and balance with a long finish.
Truth and Valor Cabernet 2014

The Counselor Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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The Counselor Alexander Valley
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $32

Tasting Notes: This cabernet is wonderfully complex with many different flavors that sneak up on you, such as cocoa, tobacco and currant. There is intensity to this wine, which with time turns into velvety goodness.
The Counselor Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Stewart Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

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Stewart Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $65

Tasting Notes: Enjoy the work of Paul Hobbs at less money. Cellar-worthy choice. Rich and plush with even tannins. Deep, dark and brooding with a long finish.
Stewart Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Seven Rings Cabernet Oak Knoll 2013

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Seven Rings
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Oak Knoll District
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: Red fruits intermixed with blackberries, spring flowers and spicy cedar skillfully contribute to the complex palate; a richly textured mouthfeel and firm acidity provide great pleasure as well as excellent balance.
Seven Rings Cabernet Oak Knoll 2013

Santo Stefano Cabernet Rutherford 2012

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Santo Stefano
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Rutherford
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Boasting flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and spice, this cab stands out for its rich, smooth profile; dusty tannins and an opulent mouthfeel make for a wonderfully pleasurable finish.
Santo Stefano Cabernet Rutherford 2012

Red Mare Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Red Mare
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $50

Tasting Notes: This concentrated, attractive cabernet offers saturated flavors of cassis, baking spices, leather and dark chocolate that integrate nicely with the wine’s broad, expansive finish.
Red Mare Cabernet Sauvignon 2012