In spite of a lightness to the palate weight, this is no doubt a serious wine. –M.K.Ĭorison 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Polished tannins support luxurious flavors of cocoa powder, hoisin, baking spice and black currant paste. Focused aromas of black currant jam, cocoa nib, espresso bean and German chocolate cake show on the nose of this blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Petite Verdot. –V.B.ĭaou 2016 Eye of the Falcon Reserve Red (Paso Robles) $75, 96 points.
The wine evolves constantly in the glass, and is confounding in its grippy, wide tannins and firm structure. This Cabernet Sauvignon is deeply red-fruited in rich flavors of currant and cherry that are complemented by accents of pencil shavings, dried herb and turned earth. Realm Cellars 2016 Houyi Vineyard Red (Napa Valley) $250, 98 points. –Lauren Buzzeo Cabernet Sauvignon to Cellar The finish is fruity and enduring, with lingering flavors of black plum and cherry.
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The palate is full and structured, with fine yet supporting tannins and ripe black-fruit flavors that carry more intensity than the nose suggests. Prominent scents of mentholated herbs and black currant leaf form the nose of this wine, overriding the secondary black plum and berry aromas. MAN Family Wines 2017 Ou Kalant Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region) $12, 88 points. A spicy, peppery character lingers across a lively finish. A stout palate is dense and full, while this offers a burnt-oak lead flavor balanced by peppery spice notes, dark berry accents and toast. Burnt oak and dry barrel aromas dominate a nose with baked berry-fruit scents. –C.P.įunckenhausen 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza) $17/1 L, 88 points. Soft-edged but grippy, grainy tannins and a streak of oak support without overwhelming. Medium to full in body, the fruit is plush but bright, backed by herbal, graphite characters right through to the close. This aromatic Cab opens with a plummy, red currant tang, flanked by white pepper, dried green herbs, graphite and a hint of dried flowers. Wakefield 2017 Promised Land Cabernet Sauvignon (South Australia) $13, 90 points. A flush palate deals a full fan of berry flavors, while rubbing tannins give grip to an otherwise easy finish. Beyond the cool concept label, there’s a serious Cabernet Sauvignon in the bottle-one with steady aromas of cola and root beer along with berries and light oak. –J.G.Ĭarmen 2017 Frida Kahlo Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) $16, 90 points. Medium body, good balance and gentle tannins make it easy to sip. No noticeable oak gets in the way of the wine’s fruit flavors. This exuberant wine is packed with expressive fruit aromas and irresistible flavors that range from cherry to black plum and blackberry. Three Thieves 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) $11, 91 points. If you like your Cabernets ripe and rich, this is in that mold. Blackberry, raisin, cassis and chocolate flavors finish warm and chocolaty. This Cab is saturated and full in volume. A deep color and ripe aromas of black fruits and prune convey the friendly conditions of 2018. Sign up Privacy Policyĭomaine Bousquet 2018 Reserve Made with Organic Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato) $18, 91 points. Thank You! We've received your email address, and soon you will start getting exclusive offers and news from Wine Enthusiast. There’s something rustic yet classy about this wine. It’s lifted by a focused line of acidity, which slices neatly through the savory tannins and grainy texture, making the fruit feel crunchy and tangy. It’s broody and savory in notes of graphite, dried herbs and flowers amid the red currant and spicy oak notes. This historic producer excels at Cabernet. – Virginie BooneĬhâteau Tanunda 2016 Matthews Road Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa) $18, 92 points. Lingering threads of crushed rock, violet and currant carry the finish.
Tones of cedar, clove and cinnamon start it off, followed by a dusting of cocoa powder and toasted oak. This is a stunningly beautiful wine that is ageworthy, complex and will stay with you long after it’s gone. Lail 2016 Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) $80, 96 points. Aromas of black cherry, hickory smoke and vanilla cookie lead into a palate of brown sugar, sea salt, caramel and black-cherry foam, all framed by polished tannins and just enough acidity. This bottling remains as impressive and delicious as it did upon debut two vintages ago.
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