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Wines of the Week:
Killer Cabs for Under $30

With a winter chill still in the air, many of us find ourselves cooking hearty meals; meaning, it's definitely Cabernet season. So, here are a handful of killer Cabs that will pair up with anything from meaty stews to roasts and don't cost more than $30. Enjoy and cheers!

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Black Stallion 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Black Stallion
Grape(s): 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Merlot, & 4% Other varieties

Region: Napa Valley, Ca
Year: 2014

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
25-30

Review:
An inviting nose of black cherries, cassis, mocha, and toasty brown spice greets the senses. The palate leads with cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry flavors that flow into clove, dark chocolate, and smoky oak. Rich and supple, it's a nice Cab for around $25.
Rating: 90

Josh 2015 North Coast Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Josh
Grape(s): Cabernet

Region: Sonoma County, California

Year:
2015

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, cassis, herbs, and walnuts rises up from a glass. Up front on the palate, flavors of cassis and blackberry come forth, followed by elements of clove, herbs, and toasted nuts. With fairly supple tannins and nice layers, this is a very good wine for the price.
Rating: 91

Treana 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Treana
Grape(s): 95% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Merlot

Region: Paso Robles, California

Year:
2015

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
20-25

Review:
The nose brings together aromas of blackberries, plums, and dark cherries with expressions of cocoa, cinnamon, and toasty oak. Supple tannins carry flavors of currant, back cherry, and plum that open up into nuances of vanilla, brown spice, and earth on the palate. Welcoming fruit and a balanced structure make this a lovely, drinkable Cab.
Rating: 91

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*Wines rated with a "+" need a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will do so over the coming years

 

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