Other Cabernet Suavignon

[corinth]

This is going to sound like a loaded question but I am looking to up my game. I am looking for recommendations for a cabernet Sauvignon. It is not necessarily my favorite but it is sooooo asked for that part of me would like to make a reasonably priced one..about $120.00 is that possible?
the second question is from whom would I buy the kit from.

My follow up would be a good red dry wine, full bodied with an oak finish?
Same as the above.

Thank you.
Corinth:

PS: I have heard a lot of people talk about the Cellar craft showcase red mountain Cabernet Sauvignon but that (at present is out of my price range) or is it?

 

[Boatboy24]

The Red Mountain Cab is currently $141 at FineVineWines. They are having a 10% off sale, which would get you down to about $136, but then you have to at $10 for shipping. I know that is over your price target, but I highly recommend that kit.

Spagnols Winery Series has a Cab/Shiraz that is $121, plus 10% off but I have not tried it.

 

[FTC Wines]

I have made the Red Mtn Cab 2 years in a row & can't recommend it enough! It just keeps getting better. Our "house Cab" is a Home Winery Cab that we custom blend to suit our tastes, aprox $45 for 5 gals, $ drinkable in 6-9 months! Roy

 

[richmke]

Since you live in LA, is there a local winery you can buy a bucket of grapes at a reasonable price?

If you lived in Milwaukee or Minnesota, the premium kits can be had for $120.
NorthernBrewer has a 20% off sale on the Monday after a Packer or Vikings win. So, a $180 kit is $144. But wait, there's more. NB frequently offers $25 bonus on $100 gift card purchases. If you use the gift card, the next price is $120.

Yes, so deals can be had, but you have to look hard for them.

 

[ibglowin]

The Cellar Craft Showcase Walla Walla Cabernet-Merlot is cheaper and I like it better than the Red Mountain Cab. You may also take a look at the Cellar Craft Sterling Line of kits. They have a California Cabernet that comes with a grape pack for only $88 plus $10 shipping. Also check out one of our sponsors Brew And Wine Supply. They are having a 10% sale this weekend. You have to enter the code "Friday" at checkout.

 

[sour_grapes]

What Mike (ibglowin) said!

 

[geek]

Mike, how about the CC Walla Walla Cabernet Merlot.


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[sour_grapes]

Mike, how about the CC Walla Walla Cabernet Merlot.

Good catch, Varis. I believe this is what Mike (and, by extension, I) meant. There is no such thing as CC Yakima Cab-Merlot, only the Walla Walla kit you refer to. (In our defense, Walla Walla is not very far from the Yakima Valley.)

 

[ibglowin]

Yep, wrong AVA. Have updated and corrected my typo!

 

[geek]

Ok.
I've been eye balling that Walla Walla based on your recommendations.

 

[roger80465]

Ok.
I've been eye balling that Walla Walla based on your recommendations.

I made the Walla Walla Cab/Merlot last spring based on Mike's recommendation. I was skeptical that it would be better than RM cab, but I'm a believer now. It's still very young but I'm convinced it will be spectacular in a year or two.

 

[corinth]

(other) Cabernet sauvignon kit

Hoping that the northern brew cones through and looking at the Walla Walla Cabernet Merlot.Also looking the the $99.00 cellar craft sterling cab for $99.00
Anybody else is welcome to add their opinion.
Thank you all.
Corinth.
PS: The Red mountain cab looks real good bbut is out of my price range right now during the holidays.

 

[richmke]

IMHO, if you are not local to NB, you should check the typical online places for their black friday sales. The all-in cost, including shipping, might be better.

 

[byathread]

One of the forum sponsors, George at finevinewines.com, currently has a 10% kits sale going. For $30 shipping I just ordered 4 kits (including the CC Walla Walla Cab-Merlot). My other favorite online retailer is Doug at brewandwinesupply.com. They both have the best prices and service of any related online retailer, hands down, in my experience.

 

[richmke]

Northern Brewer has $50 off $250 (20% off)

Promocode: VIRTUALSTEEL
http://www.northernbrewer.com/promotions/landing-pages/spend-200-take-100-off-any-mefa/

Shipping for you would be about $28 for each premium kit.

Because of shipping costs, your LHBS has a natural advantage.
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http://www.murrietahomebrew.com

 

[corinth]

Ibglowin,
I looked at the sterling calif. Cab for about $100.. I join the "club or registered and that brought it down to another $10.00 and if you buy over a $100.00, you get a $10.00 discount and on your birthday month, you get a 5% discount...shipping is $9.00 so by the end of the month, I will purchase it over the phone to make sure I got all my ducks in a row. I might end up saving big bucks. It does come with a grape pack.

Thanks. i will keeep you posted!
Corinth

 

[kevinlfifer]

Red Mt Cab is my first choice too! It will be 18 months before you wan't to drink it.

I got the Bella Luva Italian Cab juice bucket and It looks and smells FANTASTIC.