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Editor’s Choice, Cabernet Sauvignon - Value

Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon

The expression of cassis in this wine perfectly represents the Valle Central and its richness in fruit such as cherries and plums. The barrel aging length thanks to the toast and coffee notes. Initially, it shows its structure due to the strong tannins that end elegant and juicy. The fruit flavors are confirmed by the long and elegant aftertaste which is balanced in the barreling process.

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Foxall

Hand of Snooth

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Those Casillero del Diablo wines, available at Trader Joe's for around $8, are a fantastic value. Their Carmenere is very possibly my favorite of that varietal, and I've tasted through a bunch at different, often higher prices. I'm going to break down and try the Pine Ridge, which I've been toying with, based on this recommendation. The "People's Choices" do reflect the market familiarity to a degree, but I do want to commend Mark West for their solid PNs, and Columbia Crest for some fantastic values in Cab. Muga's Rose was among the best I had this year, and the Campo Viejo is a decent introduction to Tempranillo, although there are others like Protocolo, Monte Real and others that are as deserving. Spain is value central and could dominate a list of 25 value wines all by itself if the categories were open-ended.

Oct 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM
BigWoodenS-
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The Pine Ridge is medium to full-bodied and smoky, so I recommend having it with food.
Columbia Crest is a favorite value brand of a few of the better-known sommeliers in my area and for the price the wines are definitely good.
I love Dry Creek Vineyards. Their Fume Blanc as well as their Chenin Blanc & Heritage Zinfandel certainly over-deliver on the price point and the folks at the winery are super nice.
Thanks for the list!

Oct 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM
espy

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where are the VALUE prices?

Oct 27, 2012 at 2:15 PM

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