Courtney Benham Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Review
I’m not personally much of a Cab drinker, so while everyone else drank this outstanding value, I sipped on another partygoer’s selection — an organic Nebbiolo from Langhe DOC in Italy that was tart and fruity. Everyone walked away happy.
Wine review by: Jessyca Frederick |
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About this Wine
Wine: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley, California
Retail price: $20
I consumed it: February 2022
My source: The Sunset Magazine Wine Club by Wine Access
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From this wine club: The Sunset Magazine Wine Club by Wine Access
From this winery: Courtney Benham Wines
Region: Napa Valley, California
Wine color/style: Red wine
Grape variety or blend: Cabernet
Tasting notes: Blackberry, Cassis, Smooth tannin
Cabernet Sauvignon: What I think
A curiously affordable wine with a serious pedigree, we brought this one to a party. I’m not personally much of a Cab drinker, so it wasn't my favorite, but it if you are into Cabernet, it had all the hallmarks of a classic Napa Cab — blackberry, cassis, and pretty smooth tannins for a young wine.
While everyone else drank this outstanding value, I sipped on another partygoer’s selection — an organic Nebbiolo from Langhe DOC in Italy that was tart and fruity. Everyone walked away happy.
Last updated: March 20, 2023
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