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Balanced with fruit and spice; true Paso Robles style wine with intense dark fruit and soft finish. ($24) (90) Mercer Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Washington State). Washington's Columbia Valley yields a smooth, flavorful medium-bodied red that delivers excellent value. ($20) (90) Dominican Oaks Napa Cabernet 2011 (California). This Napa Cabernet is an incredibly nuanced wine with ripe cherry, spicebox, and anise fragrances; the palate mimics the aromas in addition to added notes of coffee and toast; the overall subtly and balance of the wine makes it a real stand out. ($20) the finish with hints of tobacco. ($24) (90) Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (California). Big and bold cabernet with blackberry fruit on the nose; cherry plum on the palate; nice tannins with a great finish. ($20) (90) Lockwood Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (California). Cherry and plum aromas blend with a touch of incense and herbs; aromas carry over onto the palate with slight hints of chocolate as well; medium bodied and light tannins make this wine perfectly suited to pair with some steaks or grilled pork chops. ($15) (90) Gassier Les Piliers Cabernet 2010 (France). Hailing from the warm south of France and made with old vines, this richly intense cabernet offers concentrated flavors of plum, black cherry, lavender and notes of cigar box. ($15) (90) Casa Lapostolle Rapel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (Chile). A beautiful wine with a bouquet of lilac and rose petal leading to rich, ripe flavors of currant and blackberry; tannins are soft; this wine is thoroughly enjoyable now and will complement grilled meats, sharp cheese or other hearty cuisines; an excellent value. ($14) (90) Muirwood Cabernet 2010 (California). This fleshy and supple cabernet has aromas of blueberries, black pepper, and smoke; it's fullbodied with intense fruit that is balanced by vanilla and oak. ($15) (90) Avenel Cellars Red Napa 2011 (California). A solid core of red fruit upfront with additional notes of lavender, chocolate, and vanilla; wellintegrated tannins and acidity give this wine plenty of backbone. ($20) (90) Courtney Benham Napa Cabernet 2011 (California). A seductive cabernet that really shows off its Napa pedigree; notes of black cherry and black currant with a dark chocolate and bramble laden finish; there are pleasant, dusty tannins on (90) Jessup Cellars Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (California). A single vineyard Napa Cabernet that offers beautiful flavors of blueberries, chocolate, and eucalyptus; an energetic but well-integrated acidity offers exceptional balance; the perfect match for those who like an intense wine with a drier finish. ($40) (90) Fritz Cellars Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (California). This especially fragrant Cabernet has delicious aromas of blackberries, coffee and espresso; beautiful finesse on the palate with ripe blueberry and black pepper notes that continually reappear in different places. ($40) (90) Coastline Paso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (California). Aromas of black cherry, pepper, and English breakfast tea; firm tannins and a pleasant, dry finish support the flavors of dried cherry, oak, vanilla. ($15) (90) Bridlewood Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (California). A wonderful combination of spice and berry fruit, surrounded by soft tannins and a pop of acidity; good value that over-delivers. ($14) (90) Marc Mondavi's Divining Rod Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (California). Blackberry character up front with spicy black cherry and hints of cured meats and black tea; well-integrated tannins on a long finish. ($17) (90) R. Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (California). Cherry, rhubarb and red plum flavors; balanced rich fruit, smooth texture. ($16) (89) Girasole Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (California). This Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • September/October 2013 • 51