varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

La Finca Cabernet Sauvignon Clos d’Angel 2021

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La Finca
Fanciful Name: Clos d'Angel
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is deliciously dark purple with hints of violets amongst other floral scents. The palate is powerful and rich with cassis and a lingering-but-welcome tannic finish.
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Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Cameleon 2021

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Domaine Bousquet
Fanciful Name: Cameleon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Valle de Uco
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: No sulfite added, and aged in concrete. This is a South American cabernet sauvignon with an Old World vibe. The palate is tarter and more lifted than a typical South American expression, but with the dark blackberry notes and a welcome structure and backbone.
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Cabernario Cabernet Sauvignon No.8 2020

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Cabernario
Fanciful Name: No.8
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: This is THE steak wine. Even the nose had charcoal and grilled notes. The palate is plump and filled with soy, umami and herb spices like oregano. Would be a people-pleaser at any barbeque or steak dinner.
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Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Caterwaul
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $59.99

Tasting Notes: Bursting with notes of ripe black cherry, dark chocolate and crushed blackberries, laying down a silky mouthfeel before surrendering to a finish kissed with hints of cocoa powder and toasted oak. Made by deliciously talented Thomas Rivers Brown, this wine is a winner from a challenging vintage.
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Frederick & Jacob Cabernet Sauvignon

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Frederick & Jacob
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Knights Valley
Retail Price: $59.99

Tasting Notes: Created by renowned and historic Napa Valley producer, Beringer Vineyards, this wine has a mouthfeel like velvet. Black currants, white pepper and huckleberry dominate this wine, and a lingering finish leaves you wanting more.
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Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: I decided to repeat my experiment from before with another 1994 from my cellar to taste and compare side by side with the current release. Building on the house style, winemaker Kevin Hall has done it again.95% Cab is layered with touches of Merlot, while hints of Cab Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot add fruit notes and seamless complexity. The 94 still had remnants of fruit and showed great structure…patience was rewarded here. The 2020 has beautiful dark fruit notes, firm tannins, and a rich elegant finish. These two were the highlight of this year.
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Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Canvasback
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Red Mountain
Retail Price: $45.99

Tasting Notes: Canvasback reflects the Washington State portion of the Duckhorn portfolio. Sourcing from the famed Red Mountain appellation virtually guarantees exceptional fruit. Bordeaux-style blending (primarily cabernet, with merlot, petit verdot, syrah and malbec), mountain-fruit sourcing and a 20-month French-oak aging program yield spectacular results. Beautiful color and soft berry aromas yield to a smooth lingering finish, with plum and dark chocolate notes. An excellent example of Washington State cabernet, perfect for that rib-eye coming off the grill.
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Hall Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Hall Ranch
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: Classic, rich Paso mouthfeel: big, juicy and well-integrated. Notes of black currants, red and black fruits dominate this cabernet, with a hint of olive brine on the entry.
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Sundry Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Sundry Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Fragrant toasted marshmallow and vanilla envelop the senses and balance out the cherry cola, cassis and plum notes. Smooth and elegant, with a long and silky finish.
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Muirwood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Muirwood Vineyards
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Retail Price: $17.00

Tasting Notes: This wine opens with toasty notes of wood and ripe blackberry. Almost like rain that falls quickly on hot asphalt. From the glass, one immediately gets ripe summer fruits, plums, black cherries and wood. It has some tannins, but the fruit and the tannins work well together. Great wine for dinner.
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J. Lohr Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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J. Lohr Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: The tradition continues for one of our favorite “house” wines. Brenden Wood continues the rich tradition of Paso wines that overdeliver in value and quality. Bordeaux-style blending, great vineyard sourcing and a 12-month oak aging program yield spectacular results. Intense black fruit notes with subtle touches of dark chocolate and dark coffee lead to a smooth rich finish
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Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Babylonstoren
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: South Africa
Appellation: Simonsberg-Paarl
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: An enticing nose of freshly sanded wood with a background hint of eucalyptus. A medley of dark, ripe fruit builds layer upon layer, before finishing with generous depth and complexity. A shining example of the beautiful cabernets that can be produced in South Africa with such tremendous value.
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