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2009 Bang for Your Buck Cabernets

Men Judges Scores

Bang for Your Buck Wines (Great Cabernets for under $18)

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Hahn Estates 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast, $14.00: 11400 cases produced
(92)

Male: The nose entices you with crushed cranberries and nice floral notes. The wine is soft and lovely with some increased intensity mid-palate through the finish. Complex. Well made and well balanced.

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Woop Woop 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia, $12.00: 10000 cases produced
(89)

Male: The nose feels like an autumn day - familiar, comfortable and protective. Nothing about it is out of the comfort zone. This is a good solid wine, not aggressive nor unforgettable, Exactly what you want for a great wine to share with great friends.

Cabernet Blanc 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon American, $14.95: 900 cases produced
(88)

Male: Strawberry and violet aromas and flavors. Very fruity. A blush wine. Like this as a dessert wine. Strawberry tart anyone?

Pedroncelli 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley, $15.00: 8000 cases produced
(88)

Male: Complex nose of black and red currant, vanilla, oak, and red cherry. The aromas replicate on the palate with the addition of some black cherry. Medium body, acids and tannins. The finish is dry and displays a touch of green.

Heartland 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Langhorne Creek/Limestone Coast, $15.00: 5000 cases produced
(88)

Male: Pronounced eucalyptus, dill, red and black currant aromas - smells like Austalia, perhaps, Coonawarra. Nice mouthfeel. The long finish starts out nicely but the ending is less desirable.

Roundhouse 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County, $15.99: 1000 cases produced
(87)

Male: Subtle pomegranate at first opening to rich plum and dark berry aromas carrying through onto the palate. The finish is soft. A simple but enjoyable wine.

Eos Estate Winery 2006 Caberbet Sauvingnon Paso Robles, $18.00: 12000 cases produced
(86)

Male: The nose is a bit reticent but then opens to red fruit. Soft tannins. Tumbler quaffable.

Huntington 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California, $14.00: 3000 cases produced
(86)

Male: Dark berry fruit aromas deliver the same onto the palate with boysenberry creme notes. Chalky tannins, good fruit concentration and a long finish with a touch of heat.

Woop Woop 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia: McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek, $11.99: 6000 cases produced
(86)

Male: Easy to drink and enjoy. Lots of berry aromas and flavors.

Buttonwood 2005 Cabernet Franc Santa Ynez Valley, $18.00: 197 cases produced
(85)

Male: Earthy and floral notes on the nose. Pleasant red fruit with nice acid in the mouth.

Barefoot Cellars NV Cabernet Sauvignon California, $6.99: 357000 cases produced
(84)

Male: Aromatics of fresh cherry jam that carry through onto the palate. An everyday wine to enjoy with burgers.

A Cellar Full of Noise 2005 San Miguel Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, $14.99: 1380 cases produced
(83)

Male: I wouldn't peg this as Cabernet Sauvignon in a blind tasting but it is a very nice red wine. A pizza or burger wine for sure.