Everybody likes a deal. Maybe these aren't quite everyday cabernets for all budgets, but qualifies as reasonably price cab from a premium wine growing area, Sonoma County. The good news is Sonoma cab is a lot cheaper than Napa cab. These are ones that should be good most any vintage year and under twenty-five bucks.
Cabernet Sauvignon is king of the red wines so tends to be more expensive than most others, but it Sonoma County it's Pinot Noir that seems to have gotten the press (and price increases). This means you can find some good cabs at reasonable prices.
You probably won't like everything listed here, but may find some new friends. Get more info on any of the wines by checking the winery's website.
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander Valley Estate - Always a solid cabernet producer; always at decent prices.
Benziger, Sonoma County - A Sonoma Valley long-time wine family.Well-known for their biodynamic farmed estate though this wine is not from their own vineyard.
Clos du Bois, Alexander Valley - One of the best cabs for the money and available almost everywhere. However, they were purchased by Gallo last year and reportedly will go through some changes, but for now there should be lots of wine in the pipeline.
Decoy, California - Decoy is a second label for Napa's Duckhorn Winery specializing in good wines and good prices. This cab is from several areas of California, but is primarily Sonoma County fruit.
Folie a Deux, Alexander Valley - Folie is owned by Napa's Sutter Home / Trinchero and has gone through several different chapters in its life. Now they are all about Sonoma County fruit.
Louis Martini, Sonoma County - This Napa Valley institution is now owned by Gallo. They also make an Alexander Valley cab that's very nice, but over the $25 limit.
Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley - Another classic Alexander Valley cabernet.
Sebastiani, Alexander Valley - Historic family winery that's now owned by Foley. Their best wine are they lower priced ones like this.
Simi, Alexander Valley - Simi has also been in the wine biz just about forever and their cabs are always reliable.
You may have noticed the appellation of Alexander Valley showing up on many of the wines. When you want a cab, but don't know what to look for you can just go for this appellation and do well.
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