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Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: $34.95
What you can Expect: One of my birthday dinner wines. You know we are having beef and it is a perfect fir. Big, bold and a beautiful aroma when it opens up, smooth as silk going down.
Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020: $18.95
What you can Expect: Love this region, produced great tasting wines without the Napa price. Easily can pair this with any red meats. Full bodied, bold character, smooth and flavorful!
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019: $54.95
California, USA What you can Expect: A little pricey but everything that you would expect from a Classic Cab from the Classic Mondavi Family. Very full bodied with a firm texture, a little wow in your mouth. A red meat wine but it does not mean that you can’t enjoy...
Firestone Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Ynez Valley 2020: $19.95
California What You Can Expect:A solid ruby red, full-bodied cab, made me think of the historic Firestone Golf & Country Club in Ohio. Why not give it a try???? We will try it again no doubt.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: $21.95
Washington, USA What You Can Expect:A smooth full-bodied cab from the oldest winery in the State of Washington. Full of dark berry flavors, excellent with meats.
$108.95 – Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
What You Can Expect: We blew the budget on this one, thankfully not my budget. If you are paying over $100 for a bottle of wine you expect perfection and that is exactly what you get. An excellent California Cab with everything magnified times ten.
$26.95 – Simi Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What you can Expect: An old favourite, can’t believe I have yet to write it up! An expressive, powerful, elegantly framed wine, with vivid aromas of blackberry, cedar and vanilla, and a full-bodied palate featuring plump berry fruit and plum flavours.
$44.95 – Sterling Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What can you Expect: Upping the ante for a special occasion with this one. Silky smooth and seductive, bold red fruit flavours with a hint of chocolate. More please!
$23.95 – Matchlock Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What you can Expect: Ripe juicy flavours and aromas of California fruits from this full bodied smoothy.
$31.95 – Shannon Ridge Buck Shack Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What you can Expect: Surprise, surprise that you might not expect from a wine called Buck Shack. Interesting looking label, a very solid bottle at a price that might be slightly above the norm. A smoothie, this full-bodied wine has plenty of dark berry and cherry...
$16.95 – Ravage Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
What do I think: Bang for the buck at 17 bucks! Medium to full bodied, smooth and nice finish. What the Experts say: This full-flavoured California cabernet sauvignon-based wine offers figs and floral notes layered with licorice and jam to round out the palate. Aged...
$19.95 – The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What do I think: Rich, well rounded and full of flavour – a bargain at the price. Guess that is why I loaded up! What the Experts say: This is crafted in a ripe, oaky, powerful style. Layers of complex blackberry, red fruit, spice and sweet oak abound. Exceptionally...
$32.95 – Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
What do I think: Can’t believe we have yet to feature a Rodney Cab. We had a 2010 and it was spectacular to say the least. Buy a few and hide a couple for a few years you won’t regret it. What the Experts say: A very intense cabernet sauvignon, still quite youthful...
$23.95 – Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What do I think: You know you have a mouthful of cab with this one – long lingering smooth finish. What the Experts say: This is a wine that hangs its hat on providing a good-quality Cali Cab at an approachable price point. There’s a lot to value here: generous ripe...
$89.95 – Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What do I think: A special treat as a friend brought a coveted bottle from his cellar. 2011 which apparently is still available for $199.00. A multiple of awesomeness from what the experts say! What the Experts say: Plum, mocha and turned earth highlight the palate...
$18.95 – Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What do I think: You never go wrong with wines from Paso Robles. A very solid cab, and a bargain at under $20.00 What the Experts say: This Cab is blended from individual blocks selected for the nuanced variation in style that specific rows provide. Expect a silky,...
$17.95 – Solid Ground Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What do I think: Solid Ground is a solid Cab! A nice berry aroma, dry, full bodied and smooth. What the Experts say: Rich berry fruit with oak and vanilla notes. With hints of baking spices, it reminds one of a mouth-watering berry pie, tasty crust and all! It has a...
$18.95 – Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
What do I think: Chocolate baby, the first thought on the first sip. Great steak wine as suggested. Chocolate mellows and it becomes smooth and silky with a wonderful finish. What the Experts say: California has a world-class reputation for great cabernet sauvignon,...
$21.95 – Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
What do I think: You’ve got to love the different style of bottle and wonder where the two other fingers went?! Dark and intense with aromas of dark cherries and mocha. Smooth to a great finish. What the Experts say: Silky and supple despite the great concentration...
$24.95 – Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What do I think: Deep in colour; smooth, medium to full bodied, nice aroma and a great finish. What the Experts say: Ripe and velvety with juicy dark fruit, cassis and an alluring chocolate note. A brilliant option for lamb burgers, slow-cooked red meats or a...
$19.95 – Rcabernet Sauvignon 2017
What the experts say: This is a balanced, plush, bold Cabernet that hits all the marks. There's a complex array of aromas and flavours to indulge in, including blueberry, blackcurrant, bramble, baking spice, mocha and graphite. Displaying great tension and backbone,...
$20.95 – Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
What the Experts say: Aged in used bourbon barrels, this rich California red has notes of cassis, black cherry, vanilla and oak. It makes a great gift for the barbecue-and-bourbon fan. What do I think: Bourbon and Cab Sav – two of my favourites. Can’t go wrong with...
$17.95 – Bar Dog Cabernet Sauvignon
What Carolyn Evans Hammond says in the Toronto Star Nov. 30, 2019: This classic ripples with aromas and flavours of poached black berries, melted dark chocolate and crème brulee that taper to a silky, long finish. What do I think: It’s a bossy dog that is a perfect...
$15.95 – Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa California
What the Experts say: Ruby red colour; bright aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cherries, spice and oak; the palate is dry, full-bodied and shows more ripe berry flavours, including black currant, cherry, vanilla, with a touch of smoke on the finish. What do I...
$22.95 – Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon
One of my favorite wine regions in California. Born of a symbol of independence. Made by those and for those that carve their own path. What the experts say – Fruit driven in style, this wine showcases classic varietal flavours of dark cherry, black berry and black...
$19.95 – Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Another family of wines that rarely disappoints and I probably don’t drink enough of! Medium to full bodied, a little hint of smokiness and on the dry side. A classic Cab I had with a nice medium rare steak!
$17.95 – Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
This is one name, and at that price, that I like to drink now and also put down for a few years and let it raise its own bar. Full bodied with dark berry flavours, coffee and vanilla smoothness. Never disappoints.
$37.95 – Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
From the godfather of California wines is a delicious Classic Cab – you would expect nothing less. 2016 was Mondavi’s 50th Anniversary and they continue to make wines in the tradition that keeps them amongst the worlds finest.
$19.00 – Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Discovered this smooth full bodied cab at the recommendation of a fine young server at a fine yet casual restaurant, Chicanes, at Inn on the Lake in Sebring Florida. Had an unbelievable steak which went oh so well with this expressive and bold red and its mix of...
$23.95 – J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
An all-time favorite, I always have some in the house. There’s a reason why this Cab is the most popular red in the VINTAGES Essentials Collection. It’s full bodied and packed with black cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, vanilla and spice. Equally at home with a casual...
$29.95 – First Press 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Introduced to this one by our golf pro from Blue Mtn. Golf & Country Club. Smooth and full bodied you might detected a scent of dark cherry. It was a hit at our lamb dinner party but a fine pairing for any red meat. Produced by The Delicato Family Vineyards...
$24.95 – Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
This being one of my favorite cabs, I often like to buy a bunch and put down pairs for consecutive years. The 2015 will be smooth, rich and definitely full bodied. Put some down for a few years and it just gets smoother and more flavourful. Ripe red berries and...
$23.95 – J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2015 – Shiraz/Syrah
Something new for me from one of my favorite wine brands…arriving with a friend for a dinner party! A very pleasant surprise. What the Experts say: Rich and generous, the 2015 Syrah South Ridge Vineyard reveals aromas and flavors of smoky black fruit and licorice....
$16.25 – Smoking Loon Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
What do I think: A little pricey for the Loon Family of wines, but tasty and well worth it. What the Experts say: Ruby red colour; black plum, smoky oak and vanilla aromas; medium bodied and dry, with plum, vanilla and fig flavours mingling with smoky notes leading...
$25.95 – Joel Gott Zinfandel 2017
What do I think: Outstanding from nose to mouth and down the hatch! Touches all the bases on this home run. What the Experts say: This 100% Zinfandel is sourced from prime sites across California, including old vines in Amador and Lodi. It features cherry, cassis,...
$17.95 – Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel
Gnarly, well maybe only if you drink too much and that would not be too difficult to do! Every time I try another Zinfandel it makes me want to try more! Love the name and can’t wait to try the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay. What the Experts say: Dry, sourced from...
$29.95 – 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel 2015
The label alone captured my attention. 1000 Stories, I have at least that many! How can you go wrong with anything Bourbon Aged? And a Buffalo pic for us animal lovers! A little on the pricier side for everyday drinking but credit to the winemaker for this small...
The Grapes of Golf
Not California! Not Washington! ... but the Award-Winning Wines of Virginia. Could it be that the first wines ever in America could have come from Virginia? It is possible, after all back in the early 1600’s when the first settlers to America landed on the shores of...
$18.95 – Ménage à Trois Lavish Merlot 2017
What do I think: This one was a little off the mark for me as a Merlot. OK and inexpensive enough though not rushing out for another bottle. What the Experts say: The latest offering from Ménage à Trois. Look for aromas and flavours of bright cassis, vanilla, smoke...
$16.95 – Three Thieves Red Blend 2018
What do I think: These guys are good blenders and this wine is a steal! Consistency might be an issue moving forward but have won awards a number of years in a row. Trust them, you will like them. What the Experts say: The experts are not commenting here, guessing...
$17.95 – Menage a Trois Silk Red Blend
What the Experts say: A blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petite Sirah, soft and elegant on the palate, delivering oodles of rich berry, ripe cherry and raspberry flavours, with floral notes and a hint of sweet spicy oak. What do I think: It’s got everything you need...
$54.95 – The Prisoner 2016
Just like what you might find in jail – a blend of personalities here is a wonderful mish-mash of bold flavours! Take no prisoners, keep no prisoners – just drink! What the Experts say: This bold blend combines Zinfandel with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah...
$26.95 – Cloudline Pinot Noir 2018
What you can Expect: An arousing aroma leading to an elegant glass full of ripe red berries leading to a long smooth finish.
$39.95 – Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2016
What do I think: Not the kind of name on a bottle that catches my attention but certainly glad I did! Silky smooth, tasty and a great finish, a few extra bucks gets you a new dimension! What the Experts say: This offers dark, earthy aromas with a wealth of ripe...
$33.95 – Soléna Grand Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017
What the Experts Say: There's a fresh array of wild cherries and strawberries on offer here and the palate has silky and sleek, flowing tannins that carry well onto the rich, fresh finish. Score - 92. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 2, 2019) What do I...
$24.95 – A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir 2015
A to Z Wineworks has twice seen their wines named to Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines of the year. What the Experts say: Always impressive, earthy and characterful, this is a Pinot that brings the savoury and the smoky to its red berry fruit. A wine for duck. What do I...
Kings Ridge Pinot Noir, 2015
In Mobile Bay we were treated to a fine dinner at Dauphins with panoramic views of Mobile Bay. A superb seafood dinner was accompanied by a distinctive Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Beautiful raspberry and cherry flavors, solid on the pallet,...
$19.95 – High Heaven Majestic Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
What do I think: A classic full bodied Cab full of flavours dominated by chocolate and caramel. Definitely would buy this one again. What the Experts say: This is a well-made, solid take on Columbia Valley Cabernet, offering ripe dark fruit, cassis, fresh herbs and...
$19.95 – Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills 2016
What the Experts say: Columbia Crest has risen from strength to strength since emerging in 1983, and Vintages customers have fallen in love with this focused and appealing Cab. Smooth, generous and fruity with chocolate and coffee notes. Try with...
