Cabernet Sauvignon

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Sol Rouge / Napa Valley From winemaker Bryan Kane, who also makes the Howell Mountain Vineyards’ wines, comes this tiny-production Cabernet Sauvignon from two separate Howell Mountain sources. A delight in black plum, licorice and peppery leather, it’s soft and complex. Boysenberry highlights the fruit components, while […]

Country: US / Lone Oak Vineyard Estate Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Cooper-Garrod / Santa Cruz Mountains Lightly toasted tobacco, blueberry pie and cedar scents lead the way on this single-vineyard Cab. Fresh blueberry on the palate combines with a great arc of flavors that ends in a chewed cigar finish.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Bridlewood / Paso Robles You’ll find some fancy elegance in this dry, balanced Cabernet. It’s full bodied and tannic, as you expect a Cab to be, and offers a burst of fresh blackberry and cherry fruit. Good price for the quality.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Amavi / Walla Walla Valley (WA) Sourced from five excellent Walla Walla vineyards, this wine spent about 15 months in barrel, one quarter new. It has dried cherry fruit, almost like an Amarone in style, though with no sweetness. Tannins are drying and finish with a slight […]

Country: US / Estate Grown Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Signorello / Napa Valley The pedigree of this Cabernet shows in the incredible depth of flavor and softly gentle, complex tannins. With intensely concentrated blackberry jam, cassis liqueur and oak flavors, it’s distinctly Napa-esque. It is, however, compromised by sharp acidity that’s noticeable throughout the […]

Country: Chile / Selección del Directorio Gran Reserva Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Winery: Santa Helena / Welcoming but basic cassis and berry aromas carrry a leathery accent and a hint of rubber. The palate is mildly creamy and comfortable, with cassis, cherry and plum flavors but little beyond that. A clean finish cements this […]

Country: Chile / Block Selection Reserve Block N. 6 Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Winery: La Playa / Although the bouquet is a touch herbal and raspy, this Cab offers good balance and body in the mouth along with plum, cherry, cassis and spice in moderate measures. A bright, fresh-feeling finish ensures a positive lasting […]

Country: US / Père de Famille Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Betz Family / Columbia Valley (WA) The fragrance is almost otherworldly; sweet, dense and lightly lifted. This is a sinewy wine, that begins with compact power and focused, tart red fruits—predominantly raspberry and currant. At first juicy and tart, with hours of breathing time […]

Country: US / Tombs Creek Vineyard Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Tin Barn / Sonoma County The official alcohol is under 14%, but the wine smells and tastes like Port. It has a burnt, caramelized taste of baked fruit, and is tannicly astringent.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California Winery: Vinum / Napa Valley This wine packs a punch and overdelivers quality for the price. This is a crowd-pleaser in its lush, soft and fruity combination of grilled meat, bacon and smoky tannin. Those big bold elements are complemented by plenty of black-cherry jam.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: William Church / Columbia Valley (WA) Outstanding vineyard sources (Dineen, Gamache and Northridge) and a deft blending touch combine here in a supple, complex and beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. There are spotlights of fresh herb and peavine mingled among the broader flavors of wild berries, all with […]

Country: US / Weinbau Vineyard Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Januik / Wahluke Slope This is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 16% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. It shows a nice interplay of fruit and barrel with notes of cocoa, cherry, dry chocolate and toast supported by well-integrated tannins. The mid-palate still needs some time […]