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Posted on 10/29/23 at 4:53 pm to LSU6262
At that price point, look to South America.
Posted on 10/29/23 at 5:33 pm to rodnreel
quote:
Freakshow
Freakshow, Earthquake, and Three Finger Jack have been my favorites so far. Earthquake being the best of the 3
Posted on 10/29/23 at 6:28 pm to LSU6262
bogle petit Syrah or Cabernet
both are less than 20 bucks
both are less than 20 bucks
Posted on 10/29/23 at 7:13 pm to TronWall
quote:
Tannins are pulled from seeds and skins of the grapes being crushed. Being in a box shouldn't have an effect on the tannin level.
Exactly and if it’s dry (dries your mouth when you drink) that is the effect of tannins. Cabernet will have tannins.
Posted on 10/29/23 at 8:30 pm to LSU6262
You can find this at Total Wine for right around $30. You have to spend like double to get much better IMO.
Posted on 10/29/23 at 8:34 pm to Killa J
Decoy
Posted on 10/29/23 at 9:26 pm to LSU6262
Intrinsic is a Washington Cabernet. Sold a lot of it. Very approachable, probably $20 at the store. 14 hands Cabernet is a great value. Does very well in blind tasting, it’s affordable because they make 900000 cases a year. I usually steer away from celebrity wine but the Zach Brown uncaged is a great value as well. If you are new to Cabernet , give the Washington wines a shot. More affordable and the climate lends to a softer taste.
Posted on 10/30/23 at 4:30 pm to nwacajun
Bonanza has been my go to for the last couple of years because its so dam good. At $18/bottle its excellent. Following along for some other trial runs
Posted on 10/30/23 at 5:16 pm to calcotron
quote:
Josh
My MIL is a wine snob and she keeps plenty of Josh cab on hand, it's less than $20/bottle. I can't usually tell the difference between a good or bad one, but she can, and she likes Josh.
Posted on 10/30/23 at 5:29 pm to deeprig9
The best Josh IMO is the Red Blend. That same wine maker has a really good Cab called Joseph Carr (his name) which is around the $30 range, probably a little higher.
My favs around that price range:
Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma)
J Winery Pinot Noir (Sonoma)
Erik Texier Chat Fou (France)
Austin by Austin Hope (Paso Robles)
$50+ range is noticeably better:
Prisoner Red Blend (Napa)
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
Duckhorn (Napa, Alexander)
Many Italians; Barolo, Super Tuscan
My favs around that price range:
Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma)
J Winery Pinot Noir (Sonoma)
Erik Texier Chat Fou (France)
Austin by Austin Hope (Paso Robles)
$50+ range is noticeably better:
Prisoner Red Blend (Napa)
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
Duckhorn (Napa, Alexander)
Many Italians; Barolo, Super Tuscan
Posted on 10/30/23 at 8:49 pm to LSU6262
quote:
New to wine. Give me some recs less than $30
I drink a good bit of Spanish wines in the $10-$20 range and really enjoy them (Garnacha, Rioja, Temperanillo, Syrah, Mourverde). I buy almost all my wine from Costco or Aquistapaces and rarely do I feel the need to stretch above $20 for an enjoyable bottle of wine.
Can Blau is $15
Monte Oton $10
Posted on 10/31/23 at 8:33 am to Saskwatch
On the subject of Spain, Ribera del Duero is a region that most California red drinkers tend to enjoy. The grape is Tempranillo (also found in Rioja). I call it the gateway wine to Euorpean styles since it is very approachable, dark and bold. They are usually in the $15-25 range for a quality bottle. For those people saying Bonanza, Juggernaut, Josh, etc.... you may find these wines to be quite the step up for similar price, though they won't be Cabernet Sauvignon. Just an interested sidestep if you're changing it up one night.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 10:45 am to LSU6262
My new go to house is Banshee Cab 2021.
I would not call it dry, but it is an excellent wine for 22 bucks, buy the six pack at Albertsons and you get 10% off.
Out standing. Had it and a bottle of Peju Cab the same night, and while the Peju was just better, at almost three times the price it wasnt that much better
I would not call it dry, but it is an excellent wine for 22 bucks, buy the six pack at Albertsons and you get 10% off.
Out standing. Had it and a bottle of Peju Cab the same night, and while the Peju was just better, at almost three times the price it wasnt that much better
Posted on 10/31/23 at 11:07 am to tigerfoot
Socius...merlot65% and malbec 35% about $14 bottle its hard to beat for that price!
Posted on 10/31/23 at 11:19 am to LSU6262
Keep an eye out for Clay Shannon, Shannon Ridge, Substance CS and Joel Gott if you’re looking for domestic wines. They are great to drink on their own or pair with food and should all be under 20ish. If you’re new to wine, old world European wines may come off a little funky and can be hard to drink on their own. Most Old world wines are really meant to be paired with food. The wine world is vast, try everything.
Posted on 10/31/23 at 12:12 pm to Slidell Liger
All Cabs and can be purchased at Total Wine
J Lohr
Harvester
Bonanza
Carmen Gran Reserve
Carson Ridge
Clos du Bois ($8.99 at Total Wine)
Decoy
Justin
Three Finger Jack
Josh
Malbec:
Cruz Alta
Moscota
Catena
Almos
Gascon
Norton
J Lohr
Harvester
Bonanza
Carmen Gran Reserve
Carson Ridge
Clos du Bois ($8.99 at Total Wine)
Decoy
Justin
Three Finger Jack
Josh
Malbec:
Cruz Alta
Moscota
Catena
Almos
Gascon
Norton
Posted on 10/31/23 at 3:07 pm to LSU6262
Really enjoyed Cline Cashmere this week. It’s a blend with Cabernet S. being the primary component.
I lie… it has no cab, its primary grape is Mourvèdre, whatever that is. Anyway <$15.
Tastes like a big cab.
I lie… it has no cab, its primary grape is Mourvèdre, whatever that is. Anyway <$15.
Tastes like a big cab.
This post was edited on 10/31/23 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 10/31/23 at 5:23 pm to GusMcRae
quote:
Mourvèdre, whatever that is.
A damn good grape!
Posted on 11/1/23 at 8:31 am to GusMcRae
quote:
Cashmere
Mourvedre is the "M" in "GSM blend."
Common term for a southern Rhone style wine, and most of those are comprised of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Side note, if you've ever had a Monastrell from Spain, then you've had Mourvedre in a different language!
This post was edited on 11/1/23 at 8:32 am
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