Best and Worst Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Under $25

Best and Worst Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Under $25 | Value Wines

Рет қаралды 5,247

8 ай бұрын

In this video I discuss the best and worst Cabernet Sauvignon wines under $25. These are value wines perfect for every day drinking and I find that Cabs from Argentina and Australia are attracting more of my attention.
I also list out 3 Cabs that you should avoid.
**Sign Up at Wine Spies using the link below and you'll get $20 off of your first purchase. I am really enjoying this site and the amazing wine values they present to you**
winespies.com/invites/zSxeqCe9
**Sign Up at Last Bottle Wines using the link below and you'll get a $10 credit toward your first purchase.**
www.lastbottlewines.com/invit...

Пікірлер: 42

@r.s.5431 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with what you said about Freakshow and 19 Crimes. A couple of my favorites Cabs under $25 would be Justin and Kirkland Oakville.

@DrinkinItIn 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the thoughts. You are the second person that mentioned Justin here so I feel like I may have to get a bottle and do an episode. Kirkland is now on the list should I see it.

@matthewbykowski2353 Ай бұрын

@@DrinkinItIn I'd love to get your reviews on any and all Kirkland/Costco wine. They are constantly a great value and always of good quality IMO. Being fairly wine ignorant, it's a brand I go to knowing I'm not going to get burned. Thanks for the video.

@DrinkinItIn Ай бұрын

@@matthewbykowski2353 Thanks for the note Matthew. I have heard good things about the Kirkland wine brand but don't have any Costco locations close to me. If I can secure a couple of bottles I'll post a video.

@matthewbykowski2353 Ай бұрын

@@DrinkinItIn Cool, thanks. And thanks for the response.

@maryverzella9841 8 ай бұрын

Havent tried the Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon but their Malbec 2021 is a definite hit. Louis Martini , Liberty School and CS, nice picks.

@DrinkinItIn 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note, glad you agree on a few. Achaval Ferrer's Malbec is a fave of mine, will have to try Zuccardi Q. I have seen it on shelves but yet to pull the trigger.

@jimrusch22 4 ай бұрын

Definitely agree, the Zuccardi Malbec 21 is a well made Malbec. Better in my opinion than the popular Alamos.

@marknelson8724 6 ай бұрын

I've had all the Cabs you talk about and mostly agree with you. I put the Educated Guess and the Oberon side by side in a tasting and the Oberon was clearly better. I'm not saying anything bad about the Educated Guess, but that day, the Oberon was better. This was a surprise for me as I expected the wines to be roughly equal but different in their details. Never know until we get some glasses and pull some corks.

@DrinkinItIn 6 ай бұрын

I love the idea of the side by side and it doesn't surprise me that the Oberon won out, it is a delicious wine, time and time again. Thanks for watching and for all of the details in your comment, welcome aboard!

@Pseudopimelodidae 8 ай бұрын

Good that you also called out the producers one should avoid. Here in Finland finding good US Cabernet you might have to pay a bit more then 25 USD. Black Stallion Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is one I like.

@DrinkinItIn 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the note. Have never tried Black Stallion but I'll keep an eye out for it since you are trustworthy!

@colleenmcentee6944 16 күн бұрын

Right there with you with Freakshow! Worst wine I ever tasted

@DrinkinItIn 14 күн бұрын

Good to hear that we are aligned Colleen!

@ronschmucker504 Ай бұрын

Agree 100% with the 3 to avoid. I hate Josh - too sweet. I also have not enjoyed the Charlers Smith Substance - too thin for me. One that you didn't mention that I would say is a crowd pleaser for me is Juggernaugt Hillside Cab from Bogle. Black Stallion used to be my favorite in this category but I can't buy it for under 25 anymore. Thanks for the video

@DrinkinItIn Ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the thoughts Ron. Am not familiar with that Bogle offering but generally like their wines so will look for it.

@rnjbond 3 ай бұрын

Scattered Peaks is great for under $30

@DrinkinItIn 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion - I am not familiar with that brand but will keep an eye out for it.

@user-bd8tr9nt3n Ай бұрын

I agree with your assessment, you pointed out some great value cabs that were my on my “go-to” list many years ago. Now I seem to rarely drink cab unless it’s with a meal. Do people still drink cab for the love of it over say Malbec, Zinfandel, Chianti, Sangiovese…and other lighter and medium bodied reds that seem to be more suitable for casual consumption? Don’t hate on me- you are spot on but there are sooooo many reds that are well made and under $25 but they require a little curiosity and exploration. Wish good Pinot still existed at that price point- there are a few, but fleeting…cheers

@DrinkinItIn Ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the thoughts Toby. I am still a sucker for cabs but definitely drink more Italian Red wines than anything else. The Pinot Noir under $25 riddle is one I continue to try to solve but it is a tough one.

@jimrusch22 4 ай бұрын

Although not to my taste, the Josh cab seems to be a crowd pleaser in my circles. Definitely recipe wine. Justin Cab in this price range has my vote. And for a lower price point, the Double Black is not bad.

@DrinkinItIn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the thoughts Jim. I dont think I have ever tried the Justin Cab but may do so soon.

@crazy2chee189 2 ай бұрын

As soon as you said freak show I liked the video

@DrinkinItIn 2 ай бұрын

Hooray! Thanks for watching and for the note.

@jeffgraham9210 3 ай бұрын

How do you rate Chateau Ste Michelle Cab from Colombia Valley?

@DrinkinItIn 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the questions Jeff. I haven't had that wine in a long time but overall I think Chateau St. Michelle puts out wines of good quality for such a huge brand. Maybe I'll have to check in on that soon.

@rockotwo2 Ай бұрын

the Indian Vally

@DrinkinItIn Ай бұрын

@@rockotwo2 Am not familiar with that area.

@rockotwo2 Ай бұрын

Petite Sirah from Bogle !! a winner ever time!!

@DrinkinItIn Ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

@markhenderson558 4 ай бұрын

My wife really likes Casa Lapostolle from Chile and it is only $15 at my locale store. Seemed to be in that crowd pleaser category.

@DrinkinItIn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the note. I am incorporating more wines from Chile into my rotation so will keep an eye out for this one.

@itsmederek1 4 ай бұрын

For me the higher quality Argentinian Cabernet can be a bit fruit forward and not may not stand up to oak that well. Zuccardi never uses oak so thats not really an issue but Michel Rolland for example makes a Cab that is just super vanilla heavy with ripe fruit flavors. To me it is very uninteresting if there is no herbaceous character and that much oak, I believe MR does 18 months in new barrels. Bordeaux is honestly still just awesome value if you find the right producers

@DrinkinItIn 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for all of the thoughts. I have to agree on Bordeaux, it just takes time and effort to sift through the massive amount of possibilities.

@itsmederek1 4 ай бұрын

@@DrinkinItIn Nail on the head there honestly, the amount of choice and variance in price quality is bonkers. Once you find the right producers though it is worth it imo. I find consistently fantastic stuff between 17 and 45 euros and I often find it hard to get better quality elsewhere for even double the amount. Being in Amsterdam helps though as I'm sure many options in the US would start a fair bit higher.

@DrinkinItIn 4 ай бұрын

@@itsmederek1 An Amsterdam subscriber, I love it! I would imagine you do have better Bordeaux access.

@hacksawbob3310 2 ай бұрын

A friend and I tried the Michael David Petite Petit and actually enjoyed it. We decided to sample their other wines in the series and bought the three Freakshow red wines (didn't try the Chardonnay). BIG mistake! I don't know how these wines score well. They were not good at all. It gets worse. WAY worse! The Michael David Sixth Sense Syrah was a completely undrinkable mess. I was afraid my sink might puke it back up when I was pouring the rest down the drain. I am now afraid to go back and try the Petite Petit again, thinking it may have been a fluke that we liked it. I also don't see the need to give more money to a winery that has hurt me this badly.

@DrinkinItIn Ай бұрын

Thanks for all of the notes, they are clearly not a winery for you. That being said, if I see the Petite Petit, I might just have to grab it and do an episode.