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re: Best Cabernet under $20.00
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:13 am to Tigertown in ATL
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:13 am to Tigertown in ATL
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Costco/Kirkland
For everyday wines I always buy from Kirkland whether it be Kirkland bottle or something else they happen to be carrying at the time. I generally try to stay around $15-$20 a bottle and pick up 3-4 every other week or so.
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Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:18 am to geauxpurple
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Do you mean the Block # wines? Yes, those are very good.
Yep, Block not Bin. I even looked at a bottle last night (after a few beers) and still somehow typed Bin.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:39 am to SammyTiger
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If you like Caymus buy Bonanza.
It’s their cheap cab.
Super good. Vintage so you don’t have to worry about it being a young bottle.
Also you can get it lol 15.99 at Zapardos.
I just Googled and don't think I've ever seen this one before in my usual stores, but weirdly coincidental that I overheard someone order it at Sammy's Grill two days ago. I'll have to check Martin for it.
I agree with Educated Guess and Earthquake that has been mentioned.
This one is my go-to under $20 bottle
I also like this Indian Wells version of Chateau St. Michelle
This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 10:40 am
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:43 am to SammyTiger
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If you like Caymus buy Bonanza.
Bonanza is made w Bulk Grapes from all over CA. Its atrocious. Has zero body, balance or finish. But its certainly not made w Caymus grapes (not a Caymus fan either). But Bonanza is a horrible wine that makes $ off the Caymus name.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:15 am to Porkskins
Had this the other day and liked it
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:17 am to FinleyStreet
This.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:18 am to Pangloss1010
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But its certainly not made w Caymus grapes (not a Caymus fan either).
So you shite on a wine that is made by Caymus, then proceed to say you don't like Caymus either.
This guy
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:36 am to Pangloss1010
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Bonanza is made w Bulk Grapes from all over CA.
Most wines under 20 are going to be made with bull grapes. shite plent over 20s are too.
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But its certainly not made w Caymus grapes (not a Caymus fan either). But Bonanza is a horrible wine that makes $ off the Caymus name.
Horrible is subjective. I like It for what it is.
And OP literally asked for a sub $20 wine and likes Caymus.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 12:50 pm to jmon
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So you shite on a wine that is made by Caymus, then proceed to say you don't like Caymus either.
My dislike of Caymus has nothing to do w Bonanza. Stating that the two are nothing alike and do not use the same grapes. Caymus def has body to its wine unlike Bonanza. If you like Caymus, it is not a given that you will like Bonanza. In fact, i'd think you would say "wow these are nothing alike."
Posted on 5/5/21 at 12:51 pm to bayoumuscle21
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Liberty school
This would be my pick as well
Posted on 5/5/21 at 1:15 pm to Porkskins
Josh and Apothic are the ones we usually grab.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 1:24 pm to Pangloss1010
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If you like Caymus, it is not a given that you will like Bonanza.
Sure. One is a very nice bottle of wine and one is 15 dollars.
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In fact, i'd think you would say "wow these are nothing alike."
I dont Think this is objectively true.
You may like a Cadillac a lot better than a Chevy. And the Cadillac may be a lot better. But they’re similar.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 1:34 pm to SammyTiger
Isn’t Joel Gott under $20?
Posted on 5/5/21 at 1:35 pm to Pangloss1010
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In fact, i'd think you would say "wow these are nothing alike."
I'm a Wagner detractor (in wine, not politics) and I think Conundrum and Bonanza are similar enough that I'd never buy Caymus if it weren't for friends/family/business associates who unfortunately believe it is some holy grail of steakhouse cabernet.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 1:52 pm to Paul Allen
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Isn’t Joel Gott under $20?
Joel Gott 815 is a very tasty bottle of wine for like $14
Posted on 5/5/21 at 3:00 pm to Porkskins
For me it's 14 Hands cab. Love that stuff.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 3:22 pm to jdd48
Nobody has mentioned SIMI vineyards.
Their cab is my favorite cab and it comes in at about $16/bottle. If you can find it at Walmart you can get it for $11/bottle.
Interestingly enough, I do not enjoy their whites. Meh. Go figure.
The single best wine I have ever drank in my life was a simi reserve cab 1999. My best friends dad bought a few bottles. He kept one and gave the others to me and a couple of our friends as a graduation gift. He lost his bottle in Katrina. We drank mine together as we watched the helicopter footage of the aftermath. It was a rough few days. I still remember how that bottle tasted though.
Their cab is my favorite cab and it comes in at about $16/bottle. If you can find it at Walmart you can get it for $11/bottle.
Interestingly enough, I do not enjoy their whites. Meh. Go figure.
The single best wine I have ever drank in my life was a simi reserve cab 1999. My best friends dad bought a few bottles. He kept one and gave the others to me and a couple of our friends as a graduation gift. He lost his bottle in Katrina. We drank mine together as we watched the helicopter footage of the aftermath. It was a rough few days. I still remember how that bottle tasted though.
This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 5/5/21 at 3:52 pm to Porkskins
Caymus is overrated for the price. Not worth it IMO
J. Lohr Paso Robles is my favorite right now and I believe it’s $12-14
J. Lohr Paso Robles is my favorite right now and I believe it’s $12-14
Posted on 5/5/21 at 3:59 pm to Porkskins
Posted on 5/5/21 at 4:19 pm to Pettifogger
I can enjoy a $10 cabernet
Dark Horse
Casillero del Diablo
Columbia Crest Estates
Vina Robles is a good $15-20 option
Dark Horse
Casillero del Diablo
Columbia Crest Estates
Vina Robles is a good $15-20 option
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