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    Concannon Conservancy Cabernet Sauvignon Livermore Valley - Concannon Completes The Trifecta

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 16, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Livermore Valley, California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $9. From the bottle: "Roots. Rocks. Intrigue. My Great-Grandfather, James Concannon began handcrafting outstanding wines in 1883. Concannon … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Highly Recommended

    Marquee Organic Shiraz Cabernet - Plum and Spice From Australia

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 7, 2012 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    55% Shiraz and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia. SRP of $15 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "Marquee Selections proudly presents our Australian Organic Wine Range. No chemical sprays … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic, Shiraz

    Zonte's Footstep Avalon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon - Rich, Fruity and Fantastic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 4, 2012 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $15. Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "Cabernet is called the king of grapes and at Zonte's Footstep it is so revered. Arthurian Legend had … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Another Winner From Familia Zuccardi

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 2, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $10. From the bottle: "The Santa Julia range is symbolic of our respect and care for the natural Mendoza environment, their home since the company was … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic

    Santa Julia [+] Cabernet Sauvignon - Black Cherry Cola and Chocolate

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 19, 2012 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

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    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. From the bottle: "The Santa Julia range is symbolic of our respect and care for the natural Mendoza environment, their home since the company was … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic

    Santa Julia Organica Cabernet Sauvignon - An Organic Argentinean

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2011 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

    Santa Julia Organica Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. Organic. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic

    Penley Estate Condor Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet - My Kind Of Finish

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 3, 2011 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    80% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia. SRP of $20 but available for as low as $15. Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "THE VISION: Penley Estate crafts super premium wines at our Coonawarra … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended, Shiraz

    Château Bonnet Bordeaux Rosé - Smooth and Lively

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 7, 2011 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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      50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from France. SRP of $12.99 and available for $8.99 at Costco. Sample received courtesy Cornerstone Communications for review purposes. From the bottle: "André Lurton's family has presided over the prime vineyards of Château … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Merlot, Rosé

    Rodney Strong Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon - Solid As A Rock

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 24, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $17 but available for $11.99 at Costco. From the bottle: "Our 2008 Sonoma County cabernet sauvignon has vibrant aromas of cherry and black olive, along with rich fruit and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Costco

    Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet/Merlot - Easy-Going and Adaptable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 23, 2011 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

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    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot from California. SRP of $7.99 and available everywhere for $6.99. Sample received courtesy Folsom PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Cabernet-Merlot strikes a delicious balance between elegant fruitiness and rich complexity. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot

    Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé - "Bloody Good Drink!"

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 6, 2011 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia. SRP of $15 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "After making Zonte's Footstep Rosé for six vintages we named it this year in honour of all Scarlet … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé

    Big House The Usual Suspect Cabernet Sauvignon - Brings the Jam

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 9, 2011 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Grenache. SRP of $10 but available for as low as $5 if you buy the 3.0L box for $20 (equivalent of 4 bottles). Sample received courtesy Big House Wine Company for review purposes. From the bottle: "Psst, wise guy! Don't let the name fool you, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

    Marco Real Crianza & Wines of Navarra Wrap-up

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 5, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Black cherry cola brings the heat with some campfire notes. 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. SRP of $15 but available as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Wines of Navarra for review purposes. From the bottle: "Marco Real Navarra Red Wine - Crianza … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Spain, Spain - Navarra, Tempranillo

    Caligiore Staccato Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon - Deliciously Fruity and Complex

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 14, 2011 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

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    60% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and made with organically grown grapes. Available for $10. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "Mendoza Red Wine Concentrated Malbec and silky Cabernet Sauvignon are blended to create a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Organic

    Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast - Goes Great With Grilled Meat (Grunt!)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 8, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    Sample submitted for review. SRP of $15, but should be widely available for around $10. From the bottle: "A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with black cherry and plum nuances and a smooth finish. Pairs well with barbecued steak, beef roast of fajitas. 13.5% Alcohol Just as … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California

    Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 25, 2011 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    A nice Cabernet from Chile, but is it worth the price? $14.99 at Costco, available widely. From the bottle: Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon - Colchagua Valley From Chile with Pride Montes Alpha has become, in the past fifteen years, a benchmark for other Chilean wineries … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Costco

    Napa Valley Cab Face-Off: Kirkland Signature versus Spiral Wines

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 17, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Two Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley. One, a 2008. The other, a 2009. One comes from Costco while the challenger hails from Trader Joe's. Both are under $15, but which do we prefer? Read on... First up is the 2008 Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco for … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe's

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