Mobius 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

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750mL, 14.6% Alc. by vol., HEB, $15.98

I bought this wine tonight since I was finishing my review of the Mobius Chardonnay and I really like the idea of drinking all the varietals from one vineyard. I love the dark notes from red wine like this one, it reminds me of blackberries. There is also a spicy finish, but no sticky mouth. I drank this wine with the same two cheeses from the chardonnay. This wine complimented with salty, butteriness of the Saint Andre so well, and it worked with the CheesyGirl Buff too! I could also see this wine working with sharp cheddars, gruyere, aged goudas and more. I think this wine should be paired with foods that are flavorful and not too bland; spicy, salty, and / acidic dishes. I would recommend this wine to friends having a wine and cheese party.

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Hess Select 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

On the bottle: Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced exclusively from family-owned and sustainably-farmed vineyards in the Northern California appellations: Mendocino, Lake and Napa Counties. Our winemaker selected grapes from areas that specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon to create a wine with notable richness, intensity and varietal character. Mendocino County contributes spice and mid-palate, Lake County adds the classic red fruit profile of Bing cherry, while Napa maintains our signature style of a structured wine with black fruit and cassis flavors.

42% Mendocino County - 40% Lake County - 18% Napa County

750mL, 13.5% Alc. by vol., Albertsons, $14.99

I bought this wine because I love Cabernet and I remembered reading a good review about it from this blog. I really enjoyed this wine. I used a little bit in the tomato sauce I used for spaghetti and meatballs tonight, and drank a glass with dinner. The flavors compliment the acidy tomato and hold up well with the beef in the meatballs. There is a spicy finish, which I like, and very little sticky mouth. I would buy this again if it ever goes on sale, my ideal price would be $12 for a bottle.

Purple Cowboy Trail Boss 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

On the bottle: Once upon a time in wine country there was a group of young winemakers. They worked hard all week and tasted so much wine their teeth turned purple. On weekends, these same men loved to rodeo. They became known as the "Band of the Purple Cowboys". So the legend goes.

750mL, 13.0% Alc. by vol., HEB, $11.99

I bought this wine because I like Cabernet and the story on the back of the bottle was funny. This wine was good, not amazing, but a solid Cabernet. The flavor was a little bitter, but when drank with dinner that was not a problem. It did start to stain my lips and tongue after less than one glass of wine. I'd buy this wine again if I was going to drink it with a friend who likes red wine and western stuff.

Educated Guess 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

On the bottle: Why "Educated Guess"? Have you ever found yourself in a wine shop restaurant perusing the wines and wondering... how do I choose the best wine for the money? You may admire ta label, recognize a name, or recall a great review... in essence you're making a "Educated Guess". This is exactly what goes on in the vineyards and wineries around the world. When should we pick the grapes? Should we barrel age in French Oak? Will our customers like the package? Our experts use their knowledge, intuition, and years of experience to make the best possible decisions; however, at the end of the day, it still remains and "Educated Guess". At Roots Run Deep we have done the Guesswork for you. This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the richest, ripest, and most complex Cabernet you can buy for the money. So don't settle for less, buy "Educated Guess"!

750mL, 14.5% Alc. by vol., HEB, $16.99

I bought this wine because of the chemistry formulas on the label. According to their website these are actual formulas used in wine-making, and they even have a PDF explaining them linked in this page . I really liked this wine, which is slightly unfortunate because it's over the $10 mark. It was spicy and flavorful, and went really well with the spicy, hearty pasta sauce I had for dinner with it. It did make my mouth feel sticky, like most cabs do, but it wasn't entirely unpleasant. I think the wine lives up to the hype on the label and I will try to buy it again at this price when I can. If it ever goes on sale I'll be stocking up.