Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Annabella Cabernet 2014

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Annabella
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $25.49

Tasting Notes: From the Pozzan family of wines, and named in honor of his grandmother. This is a small-lot blend of 96% cab and 4% merlot, aged 12 months in French oak. Easy drinking with beautiful fruit notes.
Annabella Cabernet 2014

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Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet 2015

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Katherine Goldschmidt
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Crazy Creek
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The “value” Cab from their portfolio. This father/daughter offering is the perfect introduction to a site- specific bottling from Sonoma. Hand harvested/low-yield fruit is rich in berry fruit, with subtle tobacco and mocha notes. A complex 18-month oak aging program adds to a smooth, silky finish.
Katherine Goldschmidt Crazy Creek Cabernet 2015

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Michael Pozzan Cabernet 2015

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Michael Pozzan
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Third-generation Italian family winemaker has a sweet spot for Sonoma, especially the Alexander Valley. Classic cab/merlot blend (96/4%). Aged 13 month in oak. Classic blueberry and boysenberry notes blend with rich plum, espresso and malted chocolate flavors. Going to work perfectly with anything coming off the grill.
Michael Pozzan Cabernet 2015

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J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet 2015

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J.Lohr
Fanciful Name: Seven Oaks
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $23.49

Tasting Notes: Almost a little brother to the Hilltop Cab from Lohr, with subtle differences in style. Twelve months in American oak, with 75% Cab, and smaller percentages of petite sirah, petite verdot, merlot, and cab franc. An elegant fruit-driven style with cherry, cassis and roasted hazelnuts. A “house” cab for many of us.
J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet 2015

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Rabble Cabernet 2015

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Rabble
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: From Paso Roble. Napa quality and complexity, without the price tag. 21-year-old vines sourced from the Mossfire ranch vineyards. Aged 10 months in oak. Mint, blueberry and baking spices dominate the flavor profile.
Rabble Cabernet 2015

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Oak Farms Cabernet 2014

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Oak Farms
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Lodi is being discovered for its ability to produce great fruit that is approachable and complex at the same time. Rich and easy drinking. Light touch of spice, with hints of mint, coffee and dark chocolate.
Oak Farms Cabernet 2014

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Anne de Joyeuse Cabernet Original 2015

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Anne de Joyeuse
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: A clear “Best Buy,” this has nice concentration of ripe, dark berry flavors and is quite focused and balanced. Sees some barrel aging, which adds some nice depth while remaining fresh and balanced.
Anne de Joyeuse Cabernet Original 2015

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Big Six Bourbon Barrel Cabernet 2015

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Big Six
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: A cabernet with blackberry notes and lengthy tannins with the added benefit of three months of bourbon-barrel aging that deliver the pleasant vanilla and caramel flavors to this wine.
Big Six Bourbon Barrel Cabernet 2015

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Press Run Cabernet 2014

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Press Run
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Blackberry and blueberry marry well on the nose and palate along with griping texture to create a balanced powerful cabernet. Not overly oaked, it provides good structure and balance to this fruit-forward Sonoma wine.
Press Run Cabernet 2014

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No Curfew Cabernet 2015

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No Curfew
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: A powerhouse cabernet that is savory and fruit-focused. Approachable, youthful, yet integrated flavors of black cherry, plumb and blueberries work very well with this cabernet.
No Curfew Cabernet 2015

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Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Gnarly Head
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Bold, red fruit aromas and some hints of vanilla are present on the nose. Boasting supple cherry with hints of leather, tobacco and spice on the palate, this 2014 cabernet is certainly a great value for it's modest price range.
Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Barra Cabernet 2014

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Barra
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A certified organic winery in Mendocino County, Barra makes plenty of wonderful wines and their cabernet is no exception. Dark, chocolate-covered cherries abound as this fruit-forward, crowd-pleasing cabernet leaps from the glass with fruit, fruit and more fruit! This is a cabernet-drinker’s cabernet — for under $20!
Barra Cabernet 2014

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