Year in and year out, this is one of the most dependable wines in America when it comes to solid varietal character, excellent structure and weight, and a price that brings high quality Cabernet Sauvignon to the masses. There are plenty of wines that don’t bring all these elements to bear — at as much as four times the price. Blackberry, black cherry, mild dried herbs, light oak spice, bright acidity and a moderate grip make this a great all purpose Cabernet — from the happy hour quaff to the fine dining table, it’ll do the trick.
Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Rich Cook