Reviews
Lot 735 | 2018 Santa Barbara
Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the best Cabernet values of the year!
$16.00
(123 Reviews)
Wine Details
Wonderful aromatics of sugar plums, red fruits, and cassis emerge from the glass, with waves of cedar haloed by crushed florals and cinnamon spice. You just might find your nose buried in the glass so long that you need reminding to actually take a sip! Once you do take the plunge, you’ll discover an incredibly quaffable red wine with small, firm tannins, perfectly balanced acidity, and a mouthwatering dry finish that screams for more. An excellent example of mid-to-full bodied Santa Barbara fruit.
- Vintage
- 2018
- Appellation
- Santa Barbara
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.5%
- Cases Produced
- 1000
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2026
- Release Email
Cam Confidential
Cam Confidential
Lot 735 comes to us from a beautiful estate, produced from high-elevation vineyards by the deft hands of a winemaker with both French and American training who has received glowing praise, top scores, and gold medals year after year. Word on the street is that 2018 has the potential to be the best Santa Barbara vintage for a decade, and at $16, this wine is priced for less than half the tasting room price!
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Trent
Verified Purchase
3/30/2021
Great Value, Robust Red
Lot 735 This Cab was a great value at this price point. Had fair structure, fair amount of fruit scents on nose. Black currants and berry fruit flavors on the pallette. Was not overly dry. Overall a winner. A 30 minute decant will help it a lot. Cheers! Trent
Peter
Verified Purchase
3/27/2021
2nd time around
Admittedly double dipping here as this is a repeat purchase, but this wine is a great value. A little (emphasis on "little") lighter than many cabs, but still robust and fruit forward. Really enjoyed it, especially after 30 - 50 minutes of air time. We Enjoyed it with a sirloin filet. But I could see if with many different styles of meats. My only issue use that in wonder what it would have been like had I let it sit in my cellar for another year or two. Hopefully there will be more with later vintages.
Salvador
Verified Purchase
3/15/2021
Great CH Cab
This is one of the better CH cabs that I've tried so far. Bold, dark and robust fruit flavors.
Michael
Verified Purchase
3/10/2021
Taste like Trader Joe's Cheap Wine
I'm surprised by the high reviews as this bottle tasted like an under $7 wine I'd get from Trader Joes. Disappointed given the description and reviews.
Benjamin
Verified Purchase
2/22/2021
Thank you!
Dark cherry, black current. really good. Not too dry and not too sweet. Wish we could get more. This review is more of a thank you.
Daniel
Verified Purchase
2/18/2021
Great value, easy to drink and the fruit flavor really comes through.
I really enjoyed this wine. Not a big cabernet but fundamentally sound. It performs well with a steak but also good by itself after dinner. Great nose and a nice robust flavor. You can really taste the fruit.
Peter
Verified Purchase
2/18/2021
My favorite of the season
My favorite of the season and sadly gone - working on the last case now and sent a case for Christmas to friends in Montana who loved it too. Please find some more...
Noreen
Verified Purchase
2/13/2021
Maybe the best CH Cab yet
CH please find more!!!
Douglas
Verified Purchase
1/30/2021
Muscular
Love it! Bold, hearty and chewy.
Kevin
Verified Purchase
1/30/2021
Should have bought more
Only bought one bottle and we are really regretting it. This was a great wine to sip with a rich dinner.