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More Top Rated Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Monte Bello vineyard in California

Cabernet Sauvignon is widely known as the “king of red wines” and is grown worldwide. Typically full-bodied and complex, this big Bordeaux varietal pairs nicely with red meats and game. Below are the best previously featured Cabernet Sauvignons that we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.



Hourglass
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
18/20
$75

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Altaïr Vineyards & Winery
Altaïr 2002
Chile
17.5/20
$55
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards
2004 Insignia
Napa Valley, CA
17.5/20

$200

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards
2003 Insignia
Napa Valley, CA
17.5/20

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Cliff Lede
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap, Napa Valley, CA
15.5/20
$50

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Sequoia Grove
1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
15.5/20
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Gargiulo
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, CA
15/20
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McKeon-Phillips
1997 Bailey's Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Barbara County, CA
15/20
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Rubissow-Sargent Winery
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder, CA
15/20
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Spelletich Cellars
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
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Geyser Peak Winery
2004 Block Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, CA
14.5/20

$47
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Honig Winery & Vineyard
1999 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20

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Martin & Weyrich
2003 Etrusco Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA
14.5/20
$22
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Provenance Vineyards
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20
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Atlas Peak
2000 Consenso Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14/20
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Cousiño-Macul
2004 Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley, Chile
14/20
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Mayacamas Vineyards
1982 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14/20
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Riboli Family Wine Estates
1999 San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA
14/20
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Rio Seco
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA
14/20
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337
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, CA
13.5/20
$14
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Estancia
2004 Keyes Canyon Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA
13.5/20
$15
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Root: 1
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley, Chile
13.5/20
$12
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Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate
1997 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Malibu Newton Canyon, CA
13.5/20
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Valley of the Moon
1998 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, CA
13.5/20
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Galante Vineyards
1997 Blackjack Pasture Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmel Valley, CA
13/20
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Avila
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo, CA
12.5/20
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Frank Family Vineyards
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, CA
12.5/20


 


*Cabernet Sauvignon photo by Brian Sterling

 
(Updated: 02/14/12 BH)

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