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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Joseph Phelps
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $75

Tasting Notes: A great blend of old school-styled Napa cabernet currently showing an austere structure with an herb and graphite note, then fleshing out with a creamy, darker berry fruit profile and sweet vanilla and spice notes from two years aging in American and French oak.
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Daou Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Daou
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Adelaida District
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: Aged in 60% new French oak barrels, this Paso Robles wine is a deep, rimmed ruby red in the glass. Intense cherry and red berry aromas, along with hints of pepper, tobacco and vanilla. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering concentrated ripe currant, Bing cherry and spice flavors that deepen slowly and turn sweeter on the back half. Fine-grained tannins build on a long finish that leaves behind a suggestion of baked cherries. 
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Gehricke Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Gehricke
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Knights Valley
Retail Price: $35

Tasting Notes: Intensely dark in the glass, the nose has lots and lots of pretty black cherry, and touches of spice. In the mouth, the wine is mouth-filling, with fruit, texture and good acidity. The finish is long, and as the fruit fades, attractive spice notes linger upon the palate.
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Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Tamarack Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $36

Tasting Notes: Produced from fruit gathered across a combination of great vineyard locations, it is quite dark in the glass. Aromas of spicy dark fruit dominate the nose, with flavors reflecting those characteristics. The finish is well balanced, with refreshing bright acidity.
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William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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William Randell
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Australia
Appellation: Eden Valley
Retail Price: $49.95

Tasting Notes: A dark ruby red in the glass, the wine has a lovely nose of dark fruit and minty hints. On the palate, it possesses robust dark fruit, with good tannins, and finishes with great balance.
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Cresta Velia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Cresta Velia
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Retail Price: $95

Tasting Notes: A lovingly crafted wine from a relative newcomer to the Napa Valley scene. The intense dark color in the glass is followed by an equally intense nose of dark fruit, plus hints of dark spice. On the palate, the flavors are also intense, with a luxurious texture. The finish is well balanced, with bright notes.
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Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Charles Krug
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $39

Tasting Notes: From a producer and family that have both contributed to the reputation of Napa Valley for generations, this cabernet is extremely dark in the glass. The nose is an attractive combination of ripe dark fruit, with cherry and blackberry, plus notes of chocolate. The plate echoes the nose, with saturated fruit and good acidity, creating a long balanced finish.
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Concha y Toro Cabernet Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Concha y Toro Cabernet
Fanciful Name: Don Melchor
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Puente Alto
Retail Price: $125

Tasting Notes: Stunning selection to enjoy now, or cellar for a few years. Concentrated and aromatic blend of cabernet, cabernet franc, merlot and petite verdot. Silky and balanced black fruits and tannins. Don Melchor gives Bordeaux a run for its money.
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Vina Alicia Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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Vina Alicia
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $28.95

Tasting Notes: A lush blend of cabernet sauvignon and 12% cab franc, hand-harvested from old vines in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, and aged 12 months in oak barrels. Full bodied but smooth as silk, dig into the black current, raspberry and chocolate. Chicken mole, anyone?
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Animo Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Animo
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $85

Tasting Notes: An intense purple in the glass, the nose posses a lot of black and red fruit, with an intriguing background of mixed spices and chocolate. The velvety texture complements the dark, rich fruit. The finish is well balanced, and quite long.
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Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Sequoia Grove
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is made by one of Napa Valley's most dependable producers, using grapes from select vineyard sites. Quite dark in the glass, the nose is dominated by focused dark fruits, and hints of spice and oak influence. On the palate, the wine is broad and intense, finishing with elegance and subtle chocolate notes.
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Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Clos Pegase
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $55

Tasting Notes: The gapes for this outstanding cabernet were sourced in the northern part of Napa Valley, which produces wines of intensity and saturation. Quite opaque in the glass, the nose is dominated by black fruit, with notes of wood and spice. The dark fruit coats the palate, with layers of appealing black fruit, followed by a bright, balanced finish.
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