For the past 5 years, Bonterra has been my everyday Cabernet Sauvignon. It has smooth, rich flavors with medium oak and you can buy it at Costco for $9.99. You can even get it for less at Total Wine if you have an applicable coupon.
The 2016 vintage is now available. The taste is similar to past years with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, toasted oak and vanilla and the finish is decent but not extraordinary. This is an easy to drink tasty Cabernet.
I have reviewed the previous 4 vintages of this wine. Last year, I did a direct taste test of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 versions. I judged the 2013 as superior (91 points) with a fall-off in quality to 2015 (89 points). I suspected that new ownership (Concha y Toro) was to blame. From my notes, I will judge that 2016 is an improvement from 2015 and I will keep the wine on stock as my everyday Cabernet Sauvignon.
SC Wine Joe rating = 90 points
The 2016 vintage is now available. The taste is similar to past years with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, toasted oak and vanilla and the finish is decent but not extraordinary. This is an easy to drink tasty Cabernet.
I have reviewed the previous 4 vintages of this wine. Last year, I did a direct taste test of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 versions. I judged the 2013 as superior (91 points) with a fall-off in quality to 2015 (89 points). I suspected that new ownership (Concha y Toro) was to blame. From my notes, I will judge that 2016 is an improvement from 2015 and I will keep the wine on stock as my everyday Cabernet Sauvignon.
SC Wine Joe rating = 90 points
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