BV Rutherford cab used to be a favorite for me when it used to roll in for $15. Still order it when we go out for steak at Musso and Frank’s grill in Hollywood (starting with a martini or 2 at their classic bar).

BV Rutherford cab used to be a favorite for me when it used to roll in for $15. Still order it when we go out for steak at Musso and Frank’s grill in Hollywood (starting with a martini or 2 at their classic bar).

That is probably my own fault. I don’t often read through all of the comments.

I liked the first comment. That would have driven me up a wall, I seriously do not like over oaked cabs and that would have scared me to death lol.
Qotd: Don’t have one to be honest because of the reason listed above. The odds of getting an over oaked wine increases a lot and I just don’t want to test the waters there all that much. But its something I should do so that I could at least know a direction to go in if I had to buy a california cab.

Awesome answer, very creative as well. Thanks for the shout out.

QOTD: Martin Ray Cabernet Napa-Under $30 and 100% Cabernet! Nothing more to be said!

I like the head to head in 5 minutes format.

QOTD – I’ve really enjoyed The Rule from Tony Leonardini lately.

You all but said “RWC”, one of your old sayings.
Funny that the Fuse is referred to as a “value” play – saw it in the store here tonight;
it is CDN$40 in this market (Vancouver, BC).
I wouldn’t mind trying the Martini, but 89 and 88pts for these prices do seem a little low.

well there you go. I haven’t had it in a couple vintages, and $17 is a good deal. Maybe I will check it out next time I’m cooking a steak.

Thx. The bottle I have is 06.. O7 may be better. I first heard of this wine at the Capital Grille Steakhouse in Chicago last year. This was their best-selling, lower-end cab on the menu, but I didn’t try it until now. Perfect with a steak.

QOTD: Don’t drink a whole lot of Napa Cab in general but I tend to like Starmont Cab when I’m in the right mood.

I think it’s Sonoma but my fav $20 cab is Marietta.

once upon a time it was 1985 silver oak. today, cherryblock.

My favorite under $30 is the Robert Mondavi Oakville version (not just the napa one). It’s only under $30 when I got it on sale at Binny’s (from Chicago), but I think it’s great. Option two would be J.Lohr.

QOTD: My favorite? The wine I’m drinking right now! No Napa.. sorry .. but Rhone wine, Saint-Joseph, from Equis (by Maxime Graillot, son of the legendary Alain Graillot ).
+/- 20 US dollars. Black pepper for days…..
Bye, Ben

qotd – um… none.

QOTD: Can’t think of one right now. Hmm.

Gary, what about the LM Cab’s “little brother” the 2007 Sonoma. Equally good scores, 7-8 dollars less. I think it is worth a shot on the show, everyone likes a delicious $12 cab. $12 is the new $10 anyhow…remember that show?!

Another great twist to the show, a head to head… I liked that !

Loved the format especially for a varietal and region that most people will have an opinion on already.

QOTD: Not much of CA Cab drinker, more pinot or malbec if drinking west coast.

Love the show ! Would like to see more Napa’s cabs in the future. Specially cabs under $ 30 ( a real challenge ) . My favorite Napa cab is BV Rutherford. Has nice body, well balanced, fruity bouquet and long lasting tannins. However , I’m going to try the Oberon Wine, let’s see if I can find it.

QOTD: A couple that drink nicely: Chateau Chevalier, Martin Ray

I’ve never actually had a Napa Cab, but would love to soon. A friend of mine has a Stags Leap Cab to open soon which should be good. I love Coonwarra Cab here in Australia though.

Never really drink Napa cab.. I think the only time I’ve ever ordered by choice was in a steakhouse in NYC.

Lisa S,
I just found this comment in my SPAM folder. All prior Disqus has been in regular mail. I guess that they stopped sending payola to yahoo.
Keep drinking the Cal stuff.