Be Human Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits, earth, and dried herbs with supporting notes of forest floor and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Roaming Dog Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and graphite with supporting notes of black cherry, baking spices, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black fruits, vanilla, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $14 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Cameron Hughes Lot 735 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara County 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and violet with supporting notes of blackberry jam, baking spices, hibiscus flower, and cigar box. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, raisin, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy and meaty texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Nia Cabernet Sauvignon California 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and blackberry with supporting notes of boysenberry, black tea, hints of hibiscus flower, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, plum, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
J.McClelland Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black cherry with supporting notes of blackberry, wet stones, and sweet oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, and plum. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins and vanilla bean. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky, rich texture. $50 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Silver Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, black plum, and cassis with supporting notes of vanilla and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, sweet fresh herbs, oak, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich and silky texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Beringer Bros. Whisper Sister Cabernet Sauvignon California 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep violet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of plum, slate, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, cocoa, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety and supple texture. Made with 97% Cabernet with a bright dose of 3% Petite Sirah that adds spice. Most of the fruit is sourced from Napa (86%) with 14% from Sonoma County. $30 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Wakefield The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley 2013
Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, blueberry, and cigar box with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe black plum and black currant. The finish is long and lingering with dense and chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich texture. This is a complex and dense Cabernet with decades of cellar potential. $140 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Wakefield St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and cocoa with supporting notes of dried herbs, cassis, and subtle oak notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of plum, wild mint, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins and accents of cigar boxes on the finish. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $70 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and vanilla with supporting notes of raspberry, five spice, and cassis. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe black fruits, vanilla truffle, and delicate notes of sweet Bourbon. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Among the trio of Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged wines the Cabernet is the one that does show clear evidence of being touched by Bourbon. $17.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
