wine color: Red

Radius Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Radius
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: Bright and supple with vibrant flavors of red cherry, vanilla, and baking spices; from the mid-palate to the finish the wine possesses a richly textured mouthfeel that coats the palate.
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Gordon Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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Gordon Brothers
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Silky-textured with nicely integrated oak that serves as an excellent backdrop to the flavors of crème de cassis, white pepper and lavender; it finishes with a seamless acidity that provides great structure and balance.
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Crossfork Creek Merlot 2014

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Crossfork Creek
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Yakima Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: A deep bold Merlot from Sheridan. shows blackberry, blueberry, tobacco and subtle oak notes for structure. The bold texture is complimented by a bright acidity, making this a forward, yet complex, easy-drinking wine.
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Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Columbia Crest
Fanciful Name: H3
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Appealing because of its fruity accessible style and price. Dark fruits with a little leather and spice and soft finish.
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Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Chateau Smith
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: This wine is full of harmonious aromas and flavors featuring creme de cassis, dark chocolate and cedar. The velvet textured framework supports the ripe fruit beautifully.
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Bridgman Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Bridgman
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Yakima Valley
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Exciting aromas of red currants and spice give hints to the flavors of blackberry, cinnamon, and oak on the palate; pleasant, crisp and smooth.
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Northstar Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Northstar
Fanciful Name: Runway
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $41

Tasting Notes: From one of the Columbia Valley’s most acclaimed wineries, this cabernet exemplifies the potential of Washington wines. A dense purple in the glass, notes of dark fruit, spice and toast rise from the glass. On the palate, the fruit is bright and clean, and the well-balanced finish lingers on for quite some time.
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Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon

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Columbia Crest
Fanciful Name: H3
Varietal: Cabernet
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Big and bold wine that opens to lots of inviting black cherry and a touch of vanilla. A touch of minerality and cocoa. Serious cabernet for a reasonable price.
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Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Amavi Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Walla Walla Valley
Retail Price: $46

Tasting Notes: 100% estate grown, the nose is bursting with blueberry and baking spices. The palate is layered with cassis, currants and black licorice. Everything is brought together by racy minerality and soft dusty tannins on the finish. A delicious glass of wine—perfect for summer grilling.
Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Barboursville Cabernet Franc 2012

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Barboursville
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Virginia
Retail Price: $25.99

Tasting Notes: A red wine from the state of…Virginia? You bet, and you bet it’s as good as any American Cabernet Franc as well. Brilliant clarity hits your eye the same time ripe red fruits hit your nose. Laced with velvety tannins and a firm, lingering finish, Barboursville Cabernet Franc will make you forget it isn’t from one of the “big time” wine states.
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McPherson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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McPherson Cellars
Varietal: Cabernet
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Nice nose of red fruits, cassis, hints of vanilla, tobacco and herbal notes. Hints of vanilla and balanced acids and tannins. Great wine from Texas.
McPherson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Brennan Vineyards Red 2012

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Brennan Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Super Nero Nero d Avala
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Texas
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: Vineyards were first planted in 2002, and reflect Dr. Brennan’s goal to produce “sophisticated wines with Texas roots.” Almost old-world in style, with muted fruit. Aged 12 months in oak. Perfect wine for a pasta dinner.
Brennan Vineyards Red 2012

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