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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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Clos Du Val
2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
17/20
$95

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Diamond Creek
1997
Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon
Diamond Mountain - Napa Valley, CA
17/20
$129

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Whitehall Lane Winery
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Napa Valley, CA
17/20
$75

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Winston Hill (Frank Family)
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA
17/20
$100

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Charles Krug
1980 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
16.5/20
$225

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Cobblestone
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
16.5/20
$39

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Cornerstone Cellars
2002 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
16.5/20
$75

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Darioush
2000 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
16.5/20
$68

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Geyser Peak Winery
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Block Collection
Napa Valley, CA
16.5/20
$36

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Geyser Peak Winery
2002 Vintage Bin 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, CA
16.5/20
$100

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Simi
2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, CA
16.5/20
$60

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Eponymous
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
16/20
$50

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Ramey
2004
Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
16/20
$110

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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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Trios
2003 Proprietary Red
Dry Creek Valley, CA
15.5/20
$45

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Atlas Peak
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder, CA
15/20
$86

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Eberle
2
003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA
15/20
$75

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Gargiulo
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, CA
15/20
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Grgich Hills
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
$58

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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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Sanctuary
2003 Usibelli Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, CA
15/20
$32


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Spelletich Cellars
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
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William Hill Estate
2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
15/20
$52

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Atlas Peak
2003 Claret
Atlas Peak, CA
14.5/20
$86

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Casa Nuestra Winery & Vineyards
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Estate
Napa Valley
, CA
14.5/20

$55

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Drei Donà Tenuta La Palazza
2003 Magnificat Cabernet Sauvignon
Forlì
, Italy
14.5/20

$41

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Gallo Family Vineyards
2004 Northern Sonoma Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, CA
14.5/20

$80

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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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Mayacamas Vineyards
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20

$35

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Mount St. Helena
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20
$25

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Provenance Vineyards
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20
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Taylor Family Vineyards
2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Stags Leap District
Napa Valle
y, CA
14.5/20
$80

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Trefethen
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20
$42

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Atlas Peak
2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14/20
$38

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Galil Mountain Winery
2004 Yiron
Galilee, Israel
14/20
$22

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Hunter III Wines
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14/20
$68

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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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Stratton Lummis
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, CA
14/20
$33

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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

 


*Cabernet Sauvignon photo by Brian Sterling

 
(Updated: 12/20/12 AB)

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