Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from Napa, California. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Mix blackberry, raspberry and black cherry on the nose. Blackberry, black cherry, plum, raspberry, oaky and a hint of plum in the mouth with a bit of strawberry in the finish. Medium tannins. Dry with a sweet tinge on the front and in the end with a long, lingering finish. Pairs with hibachi, pasta and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Lillie’s Collection 2016 Red Blend
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Red wine from Middleton, California. Blend of 50% Merlot, 44% Petite Syrah, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to dark complexion. Full bodied. Complex aromas of leather, earth and dark fruits with black cherry and blackberry. A very berry mix of blackberry and cherry with a lot of leathery and earthy notes in the mouth. Fruit forward, oaky and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Fairly dry, with medium acidity. Very smooth finish. Pairs well with grilled burger, pasta and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Val de Salis 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon from France. Dense complexion. Full bodied. Eclectic mix of aromas with blackberry, prune, and oak on the nose. Complex mix of red cherry, black cherry, blackberry and prune in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Strong tannins. Fairly dry, with high acidity and a strong finish. Pairs with lamb, pasta with meat sauce and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Paris Valley Road 2017 Founder’s Blend
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Red blend from Paso Robles, California. Varietal blend of 43% Petite Syrah, 29% Zinfandel/Primitivo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah and 2% Merlot. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Bold mix of cherry and blackberry on the nose. Nice mix of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and vanilla with a hint of strawberry in the mouth, and a little plum and licorice at the end. Oaky and bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a nice, smooth finish. Pairs with steak and hard cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(1 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from Chile packed in a box by Blackbox Wines in Lodi, California. Dark, medium to full bodied complexion. Aromas of cherry, blackberry and red fruits on the nose. Cherry, blackberry and a hint of plum in the mouth. A little oak and vanilla. Medium tannins. light, weak taste. Dry, with medium to high acidity and a light, soft finish. Pairs with beef and cheese. 13% ABV. 500ml price: $6.99. 3L price: $14.99.
DWR-247 – Gnarly Head and Grand Marnier with mac and cheese
This is the two hundred forty-seventh episode of the live winestream. We open a cabernet sauvignon from California! We also toast Grand Marnier Day. Plus mac and cheese, owning physical media vs. streaming and Open Chat.
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Waccamaw 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(2.8 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Red from California. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry, plum and red fruit and oak. A lot of cherry with plum, blackberry, boysenberry, plum and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Oaky, earthy and very bold. Lots of tannins. Sweet tinge on the tongue and very dry on the way down with an alcohol taste and a long finish. Pairs with grilled beef. 13.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Jacob’s Creek Classic 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from South Australia. Deep ruby red complexion. Fairly full bodied. Very berry aromas of cherry, blackberry and black currant. The fruits are strong in this one with cherry, black currant and a little plum in the mouth. A little oak and a little bold. Very dry and very tannic with a fair amount of acidity. A decent, long finish. Pairs well with grilled steak, cheese and puto. 14.0% ABV. Price: $5.99.
DWR-242 – Charlotte Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinnamon Roll Coffee Smackdown
This is the two hundred forty-second episode of the live winestream. We open a Cabernet Sauvignon from Seven Jars Winery and Distillery! Plus a Cinnamon Roll Coffee Smackdown. It’s Maud’s vs. Cinnabon. Which one will win?
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Charlotte Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinnamon Roll Coffee Smackdown
Tonight we open a Cabernet Sauvignon from Seven Jars Winery and Distillery! Plus a Cinnamon Roll Coffee Smackdown. It’s Maud’s vs. Cinnabon. Which one will win? Join us at 10 PM EDT for The Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick!
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