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Wine: How much for a California Cabernet?

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Jeff7181

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Ok so I'm not a big wine drinker but I'm having dinner with someone tomorrow that is and I want to bring a bottle of wine. She mentioned she most often drinks a California Cabernet so I think I'll play it safe and bring that but I don't know what a reasonable price is. Obviously I can go price them myself, but I'd like some opinions on what a good cabernet should cost.
 
anywhere between $2 and $200++++

go to a place with a bit more selection, somewhere that actually shows ratings, and pick something high 80s low 90s at what you consider a reasonable price. World Market is pretty much everywhere, and they advertise ratings. Any market similar to that would do. I believe Costco/Sam's club also show ratings, and are thrifty.

you can find some great Cali cabs for around $10-20.

Though, I'd recommend you broaden her horizons and bring a CA Shiraz/Syrah. I prefer these much more than the cabs out here. Cabs are great though.
 
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anywhere between $2 and $200++++

go to a place with a bit more selection, somewhere that actually shows ratings, and pick something high 80s low 90s at what you consider a reasonable price. World Market is pretty much everywhere, and they advertise ratings. Any market similar to that would do. I believe Costco/Sam's club also show ratings, and are thrifty.

you can find some great Cali cabs for around $10-20.

Though, I'd recommend you broaden her horizons and bring a CA Shiraz/Syrah. I prefer these much more than the cabs out here. Cabs are great though.
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Thanks for the suggestion... I just might take it. :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Originally posted by: zinfamous
anywhere between $2 and $200++++

go to a place with a bit more selection, somewhere that actually shows ratings, and pick something high 80s low 90s at what you consider a reasonable price. World Market is pretty much everywhere, and they advertise ratings. Any market similar to that would do. I believe Costco/Sam's club also show ratings, and are thrifty.

you can find some great Cali cabs for around $10-20.

Though, I'd recommend you broaden her horizons and bring a CA Shiraz/Syrah. I prefer these much more than the cabs out here. Cabs are great though.
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Thanks for the suggestion... I just might take it. :thumbsup:
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Very good advice. 🙂

Safe $10-15 standards:
- Ravenswood
- Blackstone
- Fetzer
- Clos du Bois

Extra good $15+
- Sebastiani
- St. Francis
- Seghesio (specializes in GOOD zins, if you want to do something fun)
- Franciscan
- Dry Creek

Rare find and extra good $10-20
- Parducci
- McNab Ridge
- Navarro
 
Originally posted by: AreaCode707
Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Originally posted by: zinfamous
anywhere between $2 and $200++++

go to a place with a bit more selection, somewhere that actually shows ratings, and pick something high 80s low 90s at what you consider a reasonable price. World Market is pretty much everywhere, and they advertise ratings. Any market similar to that would do. I believe Costco/Sam's club also show ratings, and are thrifty.

you can find some great Cali cabs for around $10-20.

Though, I'd recommend you broaden her horizons and bring a CA Shiraz/Syrah. I prefer these much more than the cabs out here. Cabs are great though.
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Thanks for the suggestion... I just might take it. :thumbsup:
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Very good advice. 🙂

Safe $10-15 standards:
- Ravenswood (not bad)
- Blackstone
- Fetzer
- Clos du Bois (pretty tasty)

Extra good $15+
- Sebastiani (meh, the 2 above this i commented on are as good imo)
- St. Francis (pretty damn good)
- Seghesio (specializes in GOOD zins, if you want to do something fun)
- Franciscan
- Dry Creek

Rare find and extra good $10-20
- Parducci
- McNab Ridge
- Navarro
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now, it all depends on years too, but that is how i remember them from when i served tables...
 
Originally posted by: AreaCode707
Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Originally posted by: zinfamous
anywhere between $2 and $200++++

go to a place with a bit more selection, somewhere that actually shows ratings, and pick something high 80s low 90s at what you consider a reasonable price. World Market is pretty much everywhere, and they advertise ratings. Any market similar to that would do. I believe Costco/Sam's club also show ratings, and are thrifty.

you can find some great Cali cabs for around $10-20.

Though, I'd recommend you broaden her horizons and bring a CA Shiraz/Syrah. I prefer these much more than the cabs out here. Cabs are great though.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the suggestion... I just might take it. :thumbsup:
Click to expand...

Very good advice. 🙂

Safe $10-15 standards:
- Ravenswood
- Blackstone
- Fetzer
- Clos du Bois

Extra good $15+
- Sebastiani
- St. Francis
- Seghesio (specializes in GOOD zins, if you want to do something fun)
- Franciscan
- Dry Creek

Rare find and extra good $10-20
- Parducci
- McNab Ridge
- Navarro
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great choices! especially the sebastiani.
 
Yea, no need to spend more than 20 bucks on pretty much any bottle of wine unless you're a connoisseur or want to impress. For drinking, there isn't much difference.
 
Originally posted by: AreaCode707
Originally posted by: Jeff7181
Originally posted by: zinfamous
anywhere between $2 and $200++++

go to a place with a bit more selection, somewhere that actually shows ratings, and pick something high 80s low 90s at what you consider a reasonable price. World Market is pretty much everywhere, and they advertise ratings. Any market similar to that would do. I believe Costco/Sam's club also show ratings, and are thrifty.

you can find some great Cali cabs for around $10-20.

Though, I'd recommend you broaden her horizons and bring a CA Shiraz/Syrah. I prefer these much more than the cabs out here. Cabs are great though.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the suggestion... I just might take it. :thumbsup:
Click to expand...

Very good advice. 🙂

Safe $10-15 standards:
- Ravenswood
- Blackstone
- Fetzer
- Clos du Bois

Extra good $15+
- Sebastiani
- St. Francis
- Seghesio (specializes in GOOD zins, if you want to do something fun)
- Franciscan
- Dry Creek

Rare find and extra good $10-20
- Parducci
- McNab Ridge
- Navarro
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oh yeah! Ravenswood Vintner's Blend '06 Syrah can be had for ~$6-9 most of the time out here. at Safeway even. Very good bargain.
 
I went with Ravenswood and that went over well. Thanks for the suggestions all. I'll keep this bookmarked for the future. 😉
 
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