337 Cabernet Sauvignon a Tasty Bargain

I was talking to some millennial wine lovers the other day and one commented to me that he just loves a good Californian cabernet sauvignon, but he doesn’t want to spend a lot on it.  While there are plenty of overpriced Californian cabernets to be found, there are also some great bargains out there.

This one from Lodi is one that I reviewed last year for the 2009 vintage.  That one was good and so is the 2010 vintage.

The 337 in the name doesn’t represent the area code where it was produced.  That area code is in Louisiana, which isn’t really known for exceptional wines.  Rather, the 337 is name of the vine clone—which happens to be a Bordeaux clone.

Is there a name for Bordeaux-style wines from California?  There should be.  Calideaux, perhaps?

This vintage came to life with a few different characteristics than the prior vintage, but it still has dense, dark aromatics and delicious flavors.

Aromas like black cherry, black olives, blackberry and a touch of black licorice give this wine an enjoyable nose.  On the palate it offers more black cherry, along with blackberry and some spice.  The acidity is sufficient and the tannins are soft.  It finishes relatively long with tangy cherry and blackberry flavors.  Tasty and affordable!

Wine: 337
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 14.5%
Rating: 86
Price: $14.99
Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.

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