Don’t forget – sometimes there is real value to be found below eye level at your favorite retailer. Due to its low sticker price, you may find this wine on one of the two bottom shelves lurking with mass production juice, but it’s got plenty more to offer than its neighbors might. Cheery varietal character is here, adorned with a little toast and a little vanillin character and fall spice notes. It’s ready to go, and you will likely find it for less than a Hamilton.
McManis Family Vineyards, Lodi (San Joaquin County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
By Rich Cook