Cabernet Sauvignon

Country: Argentina / Reserva Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Province Winery: Casarena / Mendoza This is a rich, plush Cabernet, with a sense of elegance. It smells like prune, blackberry, coffee and toast. The concentrated palate boasts prune, olive, coffee and dark berry flavors. Drink or hold for a few years.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: North by Northwest / Walla Walla Valley (WA) NxNW makes much less of its Walla Walla Cabernet than of its Columbia Valley bottling, though both wear the same price tag. This is the one to find—a deep, dark wine rife with smoke and espresso. Black cherry and […]

Country: US / Crazy Creek Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Katherine Goldschmidt / Alexander Valley This is really one of the best values in Cabernet- on the market. It’s so deliciously rich in blackberry, currant and chocolate, you’ll want to drink the whole bottle right now. Kudos to winemaker Nick Goldschmidt for producing a wine […]

Country: US / Seventy Four – Forty One Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Jean Edwards / Napa Valley A big, firm 100% Cab, rich in blackberry jam and black currant flavors, enriched with lots of sweet, smoky oak. It’s made in the modern cult style of soft approachability. It might age, but seems best now […]

Country: US / Artist Series Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Kenwood / Sonoma County A good, sound wine, but far from a success for the Artist Series. In fact it shows rustic tannins and the slightly sweet softness you might find in, say, a Paso Robles Cab. Disappointing.

Country: Chile / Reserva Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Limarí Valley Winery: Viña Ochotierras / Slightly green and candied on the nose, but also showing vanilla and sweet cotton candy aromas. The palate is zesty and kind of jumpy, with wiry berry flavors in front of a hard finish. Has qualities but not a harmonious wine.

Country: US / Sonoma Reserve Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Blackstone / Sonoma County A good everyday Cabernet with some aspirations to quality. Even though it’s a little rugged and harsh in tannins, it’s dry, with oak-inspired flavors of blackberries, black currants, cola and herbs. Drink now.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Tortoise Creek / Central Coast A dry, decent wine for everyday purposes, this Cab has blackberry, nettle, anise and clove flavors that make the finish tannicly spicy. This is a pretty good price for a steaks and chops wine of some elegance.

Country: US / Le Vigne di San Domenico Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Sylvester / Paso Robles Rather overripe, this Cab has the flavors of stewed or baked blackberries and raisins. On the plus side are rich chocolate and anise notes, smooth, firm tannins and a dry, spicy finish.

Country: US / Lewis Vineyard Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Dunham / Columbia Valley (WA) Tasty and toasty, young and compact, this is a wine to cellar for a few more years at least. The bright fruit flavors run from berry to Bing cherry, not as dark as in some years, but vibrant and crisp. […]

Country: US / Nebula Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Midnight / Paso Robles This is the winery’s best Nebula in years. While it’s still a little on the soft, sweet side, the cool vintage has resonated in the wine’s flavor, giving it a good structure housing cherry, currant and sandalwood flavors. Drink now.

Country: US / Zephyr Ridge Estate Bottled Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Swiftwater Cellars / Horse Heaven Hills Though aged in just 40% new French oak, the barrel notes of mocha and roasted coffee bean take up much of the stage with dark fruit and herbs fighting for attention. The flavors are ripe and lush […]