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Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Wine Review

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $22.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Bonterra

Agent: Escalade Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 89/100

This organic Californian red wine is made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of dark berries, plums, spice and smoke. Full-bodied. Decant 1-2 hours. A consistently good producer year after year. The winemaker is Jeff Cichocki. Pair with hearty meat dishes.

Outstanding Organic Wine

This Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 was reviewed on March 17, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 342428
  • $17.31 
  • 2,193 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Great value. This is a wonderful accessibly-priced organic California - Cabernet Sauvignon. Its approachable on the nose and palate and friendly on the wallet. Juicy blackberry, plum, graphite minerality. Balanced medium tannins, acidity and alcohol. Tasted 2016 vintage in March 2018 after 2h decant. 89 points.

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