Every year it's like Christmas when Wine Spectator's list of Top 100 Wines come out. The downside, however, is that these wines frequently get sold out. This leave us all feeling a bit helpless as we click link after link that leads to "sold out" screens on various wine sites.
Well, we've put together a list of comparable, highly-rated wines for each of the Cabernet Sauvignon in Wine Spectator's list.
Have a look and enjoy some great new wines to try!
Alternative Wines for Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2010
Rank: 9
If you need to find alternatives to this deep cherry red wine which is elegant and complex, look no further than the below list.
This "single vineyard" wine represents the ultimate expression of a true Cabernet Sauvignon possessing an intense ruby color and a complex mature aroma redolent of vanilla coffee and tobacco. On the palate it is elegant and enduring with an intense fruit presence of raspberries and other berries.
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A pretty red color with ruby-red highlights. Expressive on the nose with a broad range of aromas that denote tremendous complexity featuring red fruit such as cherry cassis and raspberry subtler notes of red currant tobacco and hazelnuts and some balsamic tones. Voluptuous on the palate this wine features extremely fine firm and sweet tannins along with bitter chocolate cherries and sweet spice flavors.
The FAY vineyard is where the Stags Leap Wine Cellars story began. Established by pioneering grape grower Nathan Fay in 1961 it was the first planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in what is now the Stags Leap District. At the time conventional wisdom maintained that the area was too cold for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alternative Wines for Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 55% Slope 2009
Rank: 32
Find similar wines below if you are so fond of these intense huckleberry, red cassis, and black tea aromas, laced with hibiscus flower and brown sugar.
This is a dense wine with loads of black fruit at its core. Toasty French oak beautifully balances the well-focused aromas and flavors of blackberry and black cherry. Ripe velvety tannins coat the mouth and mellow into a velvety lingering finish.
Deep in color this wine unveils fragrant fruit aromas of cassis and black cherry joined with spicy notes of cinnamon and star anise. These powerful flavors are matched by a dense palate that stays smooth through the long lingering finish.
To speak about Dalmau is to speak about Canajas a unique single vineyard within Marques de Murrietas 300-hectare Ygay Estate with vines that are more than 50 years old located at 420 meters above sea level. Long maceration during fermentation ageing in new French oak barrels and a very limited production also characterize the wine.
Alternative Wines for Amavi Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley 2011
Rank: 35
Check out the listed related products if you are looking for the core of lean citrus flavors and vivid minerality, with layers of baked apple and nectarine rounding out its profile.
This wine is deep garnet in color with high clarity. The nose is very aromatic displaying primary characters of cassis and dark berries with subtle hints of dried herbs. The palate is medium bodied and generous showing fine tannins highlighted by flavours of blackcurrant mint and morello cherries.
Frei Brothers Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of earthy cigar box and ripe plum framed by smoky undertones. On the palate flavors of blackberry and tea leaf culminate in a complex finish with velvety tannins.
A full-flavored yet finely structured Cabernet of great appeal black berries dried leaves and fine gravelly tannin reflect an outstanding year.
Alternative Wines for Lapostolle Clos Apalta Limited Release Colchagua Valley 2010
Rank: 42
Below list is sure to give you the ripe and expressive red and black fruit, such as plums, red cherries, dry figs and blueberries.
2010 Lynch-Bages has all the hallmarks of a very great vintage. It may appear premature to describe it in detail but its deep color complexity intense fruit freshness and tannic density already indicate enormous potential.
Ruby red color. Intense ripe fruit with cacao aromas and spices such as black pepper anise and cardamom. On the palate there is a nice fruit expression with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity. This Syrah also has a long lasting finish.
Full body, with wonderfully refined tannins. It starts discretely and then grows to different levels and dimensions like a slow but big high tide. The texture is so beautiful.
Alternative Wines for Viña Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère Colchagua Valley 2011
Rank: 44
Look these below list if you are so eager to get the same Bright, vibrant tropical fruit aromas flow from the glass. Underlying grapefruit and lime add depth and character to the aroma.
This wine has an expressive nose of fresh red fruit nicely complemented by sweet spices such as cloves cinnamon and nutmeg from the oak. Light touches of balsamic enhance the complexity. Fine tannins lend a velvety firm mouthfeel.
The 2011 Antucura Calcura is an intense and brilliant ruby red color. The nose offers highly expressive ripe plums cherries strawberries with hints of spices and nuts. The palate entry is sweet with good concentration and volume as well as firm tannins that provide longevity.
The nose offers aromas of juicy black cherries and black plums with hints of sweet spice and vanilla. On the palate the wine is soft and elegant with black cherry and plum flavors and fine supple tannins.
Alternative Wines for Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley El Caballero 2011
Rank:55
Find it below, If you are looking for beautiful bouquet of strawberry, cherry and raspberry, complemented by notes of black pepper and nutmeg.
A deep elegant scarlet color. On the nose bright red fruit with hints of sweet vanilla almonds and light touches of cinnamon. In the mouth big persistent volume with notes of wild berry juniper and chocolate.
Showcasing a dark ruby color this wine offers intense fruit aromas of berry delicate cocoa fresh herbs and light toast followed on the palate by harmonious flavors of ripe black plums and blackberry fruit.
A deep elegant scarlet color. On the nose bright red fruit with hints of sweet vanilla almonds and light touches of cinnamon. In the mouth big persistent volume with notes of wild berry juniper and chocolate.
Alternative Wines for TwentyFour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010
Rank:58
Find it below, If you are looking for this age-worthy wine smells like the shady side of a mountain, with black olive notes and roasted fennel alongside cedar-spiced strawberries and brambly berries.
The 2012 Insignia has an inky dark hue and aromas of ripe blackberries star anise cigarbox clove and sweet mocha notes. Richly opulent with velvety texture and supple tannins this full-bodied offering envelops the palate in luscious lingering black plum and violets along with layers of baking spices.
Bottled in July 2014 the 2012 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic vintage that impresses with its raciness and overall balance. This wine could benefit from thirty years or more of aging.
With its deep black core and garnet rim this gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon entices with aromas of black cherry orange zest and a touch of dust. On the palate layers of cherry zest and dark cocoa powder coat the mouth while a hint of fresh pine provides an appealing zing.
Alternative Wines for De Martino Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley Legado Reserva 2011
Rank: 61
Grab these similar ones with the same aromas of cassis and black cherry, a mild touch of oak and a slight hint of earth.
A pretty red color with ruby-red highlights. Expressive on the nose with a broad range of aromas that denote tremendous complexity featuring red fruit such as cherry cassis and raspberry subtler notes of red currant tobacco and hazelnuts and some balsamic tones.
Deep cherry red color. With aromas of prunes chocolate some notes of Menthol Characteristic of the Maipo Valley and toasted oak. Well structured with persistent and firm tannins.
Pungent aromas of red currant cassis tobacco dried herbs and oak. The spice comes out on the palate with lots of acidity and focus. It is juicy and finishes with smooth tannins. A good match for grilled red meats such as a flank steak.
Alternative Wines for Marqués de Griñon Cabernet Sauvignon Dominio de Valdepusa 2010
Rank: 79
If you are looking for This this Cabernet Sauvignon bursts from the glass with aromas of black cherries, wild berry fruits and sweet spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate and tobacco, then take a look to the below list.
This wine forms part of Clarendon Hills "1er Cru" classification.The most densely structured of the Grenaches thus far. Recessed and slow to emerge from its shell – The Kangarilla vineyard offers majesty in both extension and girth.
A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cool spring temperatures accompanied by abundant rainfall yielded a wine with very balanced alcohol and acidity levels.
The graceful power of this wine greets you on the nose with aromas of ripe blueberries fresh cracked pepper leather and clove. The complexity on the nose carries through in the mouth. The velvety tannins are sleek and balanced by a delicate acid frame that leads into a long finish of ripe fruit and notes of toast.
Alternative Wines for Recanati Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee 2012
Rank: 93
Grab these below items if you are so fond of the Cabernet Sauvignon that is ripe black currant and cherry fruit with light herbal accents and spice and mocha.
Rich vibrant purple and red hues present in this wine. Blackberry and ripe currant aromas combine with black pepper anise toasted oak and smoky roasted mocha. Flavors of black plum and cassis complement flavors of roasted coffee bean and licorice.
Just seventeen miles north of our Beringer Winery in St. Helena sits Knights Valley a rustic and undeveloped hidden gem of volcanic rock and alluvial soils that are perfect for growing Bordeaux-style wines.
A classic expression of Napa Valley Cabernet at its best Remarkably rich and concentrated. Tantalizing entry - almost sweet with blackberry essence it evolves into a plush mouth filling compote of black fruit beautifully integrated with woodsy and mineral notes mocha tobacco and clove.
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