We have a winner in our budget Cabernet competition. The Columbia Crest was the best of this bunch but only narrowly beating out Mondavi. The
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
Budget Wine Review: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon California 2014
Historic Robert Mondavi Winery, long noted for its vision of premium Napa wines, also makes the cheap stuff. And its very good for the price.
Wine Review: Rex Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon NV American
This week we have the third place finisher in the head-to-head assessment of supermarket Cabernet—the Rex Goliath from Constellation Brands. It finished just barely ahead
Battle of Budget Cabs: Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California NV
It’s time for a battle of the budget Cabs: a head to head assessment of Columbia Crest, Rex Goliath, Mondavi, and Barefoot. In a blind
Budget Wine: Fetzer “Valley Oaks” Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I was underwhelmed when I tasted the 2012. I’m still underwhelmed. On the nose the green, vegetal notes are too prominent, a distraction from the
Budget Wine: McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon California 2014
McManis wines are widely admired for their relative quality at a moderate price. But you do get what you pay for. Ripe blackberry and prominent
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