Good Cabernet for $15??

Most people say that it is easy to buy a good bottle of cabernet for $50. The real challenge is finding the good bottle for much less. Well, given the challenge, I had to post this for your palate and pocket experience. This comes from Wine Spectator Advance; and, after reading about it, I had to share it with you.

Columbia Crest
Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills H3 2012
92 points | $15 | 162,000 cases made | Red
“Dark and spicy, billowing with plum, currant and white chocolate flavors, picking up pear and white tea notes as the finish lingers with refinement. The tannins are submerged. Drink now through 2018.” —H.S.

Horse Heaven Hills is dry, warm and windy. It is planted to about 12,000 acres of wine grapes (4,000 to cabernet sauvignon) in the southern Columbia Valley of Washington state. This AVA has garnered perfect scores with wines in the past. I am not touting a perfect experience with this wine; yet, for the price, it is worth a try. The production is large enough that it should be available in your area.

Let me know your thoughts.

Enjoy!