2 | Wine | Cabernet Sauvignon, $10 to $20

"There are aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis, vanilla and a slight eucalyptus note. In the glass there are refined flavors of red cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum, spice and tobacco. Our 2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has good structure and complexity along with an old world style balance."

"A rich, luscious texture with well-tempered tannins and beautifully layered notes of spice and oak."

"An impressive cab at this price. Full bodied, broad and powerful, with flavors of blackberry, currant and cedar. Some dusty oak is noticeable but not dominating, balanced by supple tannins, herbs and hints of vanilla. A no brainer for steak night!" - Barb Steadman, Binny's Des Plaines

"Chewy, nicely focused and appealing, with ripe black cherry and licorice flavors that dance deftly on the finish."

"Fruit forward and full bodied, this Hahn Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 is a great wine for making any meal a special occasion. Deep purple in the glass, this bold wine evokes intense dark fruit aromas of blueberries and blackberry jam. On the palate, gripping tannins frame flavors of black currant with hints of cedar and cherry cola. A touch of acidity lengthens this wines clean finish, making it a perfect complement to a juicy rib-eye or a grilled portabello mushroom sandwich."

"It offers notes of black currants, licorice, cedar wood and spice. Drink it over the next several years." -Robert Parker

"Simi 2009 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon follows up on its deep, dark garnet color with lifted, pretty aromas of clove, cinnamon, hints of cedar, mint chocolate, and toasty oak notes that beautifully frame dark fruit. Compelling flavors of cassis, blackberry, and plum along with black pepper, cedar, and clove keep this dark and somewhat brooding wine from being too serious. This medium-to full-bodied Alexander Valley Cabernet will bring out the best in roasted mushroom and wild nettle pesto pizza, or charcoal-grilled beef carpaccio with asiago-onion salad."