Root One Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. Rich ruby color with tastes of black cherry, full plum and soft vanilla and toffee notes. The silky tannins and good structure support a long complex finish. Artfully accompanies grilled red meats, ripe cheeses and savory dishes including spicy Italian and Mediterranean food.

At $10.00 a bottle this Cab is hard to beat. At first pour, sour cherries are prevalent. As the glass opens up, coco, plums and strawberry come alive. If you work for it you can pick up subtle hint of rose petals. It is silky and balanced on the pallet with a raspberry taste. This wine is actually fine by itself or would be great with a heavy meat. I know that's a conflict in terms but it's true.

I bought a case after the second bottle I tried and I keep wondering why I didn't buy two. I know of no other Cab at ten dollars I would rather have. This is a steal.

March 2009

Got this because of its fantastic bottle art and price, but was most surprised by its flavor! Great cab for the money, we plan to buy a case. You won't be disappointed.

October 2009

If you are looking for a value priced Cabernet you can afford to drink everyday but tastes like something more special this is a wine for you. The average price seems to be around $13 for the 2007 and 2008 vintages, with some reporting a purchase price as little as $9 a bottle.

Hailing from the Colchagua Valley in Chile the winemaker boasts that this wine is grown on original European root that, in Chile, was spared from the worldwide phylloxera blight. The 2007 vintage is made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah.

This is one of the most food friendly Cabernet’s I have had. read more... It has more of a medium body with balanced acidity making it quite a good pairing with less heavy fair like roasted game hens, grilled vegetables and even a marinara pasta dish I tried it with one night. It displays a pretty garnet color with ruby edges.

I tried this wine from the same bottle over several nights and its character evolved as the wine opened up more on night 2 and 3. Initially I was getting some gamey earthiness prominent on the nose with dark berries and hints of eucalyptus underneath. By the last night the earthiness had subdued to the background and aromas of dark cherry and blackberry fruit came to the surface with a subtle layer of eucalyptus and cocoa rounding things out.

Flavors of sweet spices, dark plums, tart cherries, coco powder and earth blend in the mouth at first with the coco and some vanilla bean becoming more prominent on the finish.

While I enjoy a really good Cabernet from time to time, my food habits and taste usually point me to other grape varietals. But this wine has changed my impression by not being so overbearingly bold. It is a great find, especially at this price point.    (hide)

August 2009

This is my favorite Cab. Every time I try a new brand, I am sorry I didn't buy this one! You can't beat the price either!

August 2009

No written review

September 2009