Skip to main content

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 


Nice rich looking deep red hue with aromas of sweet read berries, as well as spicy blackberry

Palate--Bright, flavorful, savory spice, lip smacking tannins, a finish that actually hangs on for good bit. 

OK, you can't make too much or too little out of a sourced varietal at an inexpensive price point, ($10-$14) and Bonterra tends to do it as well as you can with what you choose to work with. The grapes sourced from anywhere in California depends on what vineyards the grapes came from.  This economy wine drinks ok but just don't make up your mind about any varietal, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, as to whether you like that grape or not.  A $10 Cab is NOTHING like a $30 Cab on up.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

We've moved!

After a few year hiatus from my "real" wine blog, you can now find my reviews at the winecask.blogspot.com  I started this blog many years ago and was ranked the #8 wine blog on the world wide web.  I am a regular guy with a very limited wallet so I drink what you drink with rare exceptions. So scoot on over there, follow me if you want short, no non sense wine info.  Raise a glass!
Post a Comment
Read more

Barrel Heist Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

  Lighter hued cranberry color with aromas of sweet red berries and dried red fruit with a touch of spice.      Palate--Fruit forward, easy to quaff with soft tannins, and a simple pleasant all around red.  Just don't confuse this with a "real" cabernet Sauvignon.  At $7 (Trader Joe's) let's get real... It's better than two buck chuck!
Post a Comment
Read more

Emma Reichart Gewürztraminer 2020

*Label is for their Riesling not their Gewurztraminer Pale straw hue with loads of sweet aromas consisting of vanilla, citrus, tropical fruit with a lime splash. Palate--mouth watering acid, mouth filling tropical fruit, lime base, with sweet-tart freshness  This $10 Gewürztraminer literally "Spicy Traminer" is one of my favorite German grapes and under appreciated much in the way German Riesling is. If you can get past the name, it's a lovely wine that pairs with Asian foods, spicy foods, or all by itself so raise a glass!
Post a Comment
Read more