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 |
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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 |
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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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*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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