Overbrook Cabernet

In the world of sub- $15 wine, Overbrook Cabernet is a revelation. I guess this is what happens when you put world class vineyard sites in a partnership with world class winemaking team and an extreme focus on quality and value. We need more of these in the world!!

Pocapalla

This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the El Nido Vineyard. Pocapalla is the only wine made from 100% Cabernet from this vineyard and the only wine to contain this fruit outside of El Nido. (the guys who also make Clio). El Nido is anywhere from $115 to $185 with a track record of 98 and 99 point scores. You would think that a wine made exclusively from the cabernet portion would be more expensive than El Nido…but that is just not how we roll.

Prisoner Cabernet

Quilt Napa Cabernet

Quilt is a new brand from Joe Wagner, the man who invented Meomi. It was so popular the he sold nearly a million cases a year before he handed it off to Constellation Brands for $315 million. With all that sweet jack, Joe has started Quilt; this Cabernet Sauvignon is blended from vineyards throughout Napa Valley all connected by Joe's family - the people who brought you Caymus.

Raptor and Crimson Cabernet Sauvignon

Roche Bousseau Anjou Rouge

The Château de la Roche Bousseau is first mentioned in the 15th century, but it was destroyed following the French Revolution. The Regnard family bought their first vines in 1791 around that time, now they own about 200 acres of vines. This is typical of what they produce: absurdly underpriced 100% Cabernet Franc from older vines with bright fruit and slightly herbal notes that are both fascinating and perfect for you to toss chicken on the grill.

Sebastiani Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon

For decades Cherryblock has been the flagship wine for the Sebastiani family. Samuele Sebastiani emigrated from the Tuscany region of Italy in 1895 and started Sebastiani nine years later. He bought land in Sonoma County and made commercial wine for years; generations later, their oldest and most heralded vineyard is the Cherryblock Vineyard, most recently replanted in 1961. With about 8% Merlot, this is an expression of rich, old-vine Sonoma Cab.

Snowvale Cabernet

It's no surprise that I love Snowvale Cabernet. It's classic California; ripe fruit, full-bodied, hints of spice, firm tannins, and an intense yet balanced finish. The surprise is that it's only $13. This is one to buy by the case. Just don't tell your friends how much you paid.

Sombrero Cabernet Sauvignon

Over four generations of winemaking, the Vellas family have slowly assembled a strong group of properties in Languedoc and Roussillon. In beautiful sites like Mas du Pont they have created not only a vast set of vineyards but also farmlands, bull breeding, equestrian centers, olive groves and more. With Cabernet spread out across these sunny and Mediterranean climes, ripeness and aromatics are both in strong supply.

Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Riserva

Located in the Chianti Classico, Arceno is both traditional and modern. Here the region’s grape, Sangiovese, has 10% Cabernet added to it, gaining both some muscle and power but also a sense of flavor familiarity from that grape too. This is one of those wines that we recommend not only because of Arceno’s excellence and the great reviews but because the 2019 vintage is universally considered to be an ideal vintage.