Not expensive at all, at least when I found this 2009 Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional / Cabernet Sauvignon for only ( $10 ). What I also found was a big bold blend of 70% Touriga Nacional and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that rivals almost all Cabernet's I've tasted. Surprise, Surprise!! Awesome! MORE >>

** Disclaimer: I received these wines from Martellotto Wine s One of the benefits of writing a wine blog is the occasional UPS delivery of wine to taste and review on the blog. The first one I opened was the Martellotto 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon. Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon California red wine Paso Robles Zinfandel MORE >>

Another entry from Snooth's Cabernet blind tasting last week. We were given 4 flights of 3 for a total of 12 California Cabernet Sauvignons. On the nose Salumi, leather, earth, vanilla, and tobacco with flavors of cinnamon and other spices, and bursts of ripe cherries, white pepper and twizzlers, high acidity, 13.5% MORE >>

This wine was part of a tasting at my Level ll Intermediate Certificate WSET class in Wine & Spirits last weekend at the International Wine Center Medium finish with spices lingering and very good, retails for about $75. MORE >>

Another California Cab from the second flight at Snooth's Cabernet Blind Tasting last week. Dark purple rose colors, aromas of smoked meats, speck, black cherries and hints of rubber band with flavors of strawberry pie, violets and a dusty fruitiness. alcohol $8.99. MORE >>