Cabernets

Dinner Party Pack: 1 bottle Farr Rising Saignee 2004, 1 bottle Poggerino Chianti Classico 2004 and 1 bottle Cullen 'Cabernets' 2003

Archive 2006-12-01 2006

Dinner Party Pack: 1 bottle Farr Rising Saignee 2004, 1 bottle Poggerino Chianti Classico 2004 and 1 bottle Cullen 'Cabernets' 2003

At My Table 2006

Some of the few exceptions are steakhouses like the Capital Grille, a chain with locations in Boston, Miami and Kansas City, among others, where there are at least a few high-end Chilean Cabernets on the wine list.

Overcoming the Lettie Teague 2010

Mr. Dalton told me that he has some clients who fly to Napa every year in private planes, buy up dozens of bottles of cult Cabernets—and drink them soon after they return home to Texas.

Does Good Wine Come to Those Who Wait? Lettie Teague 2012

There were Maryland blush wines, Maryland Chardonnays and Maryland Cabernets, but also an excellent 2009 Pikes Riesling from Australia ($45) and the solid 2008 AZ Oregon Pinot Noir ($42)—Gertrude's doesn't have the in-state-only policy of the Getty.

Monet and Montrachet: Museums With Great Wine Lettie Teague 2011

I had some disappointing pricey Cabernets, including the 2005 Santa Rita Triple C ($45), but also a terrific Cabernet for about a third of the price from the very same winery (2007 Santa Rita Medalla Real).

Overcoming the Lettie Teague 2010

Bordeaux-trained Philippe Melka, who makes some of the most sought-after Cabernets in the Valley Vineyard 29, Dana Estates, says he is making wines that are more approachable than they were a decade ago.

Does Good Wine Come to Those Who Wait? Lettie Teague 2012

This may be one reason so many Napa Cabernets are styled differently these days, made with riper fruit and more upfront appeal.

Does Good Wine Come to Those Who Wait? Lettie Teague 2012

In a 2009 experiment, Caltech scientists gave people in brain scanners a range of California Cabernets, priced from $5 to $90.

Holiday Happiness? Not Under the Tree Jonah Lehrer 2011

Hillside Select is one of Napa's greatest Cabernets, a powerful red loaded with fruit and tannin—a great wine, but not for all purposes.

The Odd Couple of Food and Wine Jay McInerney 2011