Dark Horse Wines

The Original California Cabernet Sauvignon

8.5419 ratings
8.24 pro ratings
California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ray Quirolgico

More earthy than fruity, smooth flavor without being too spicy or acidic. Great for sipping casually with unsalted almonds and fun conversation.

More earthy than fruity, smooth flavor without being too spicy or acidic. Great for sipping casually with unsalted almonds and fun conversation.

6 people found it helpfulMay 13th, 2016
Seba Stian

I would rather say very fruity to mine taste, sweet black cherry, mild and not acidic, easy drinkable, very typical new world but quite good for mass product. On palate milk chocolate, but on the nose dark chocolate. Dried fruits and sweet plum finish.

I would rather say very fruity to mine taste, sweet black cherry, mild and not acidic, easy drinkable, very typical new world but quite good for mass product. On palate milk chocolate, but on the nose dark chocolate. Dried fruits and sweet plum finish.

3 people found it helpfulSep 8th, 2016
McKara Thiede

We like this!

We like this!

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2017
Jacqueline DeBuse

Just barely in buy again territory for a basic wine

Just barely in buy again territory for a basic wine

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2017
Brian Thompson

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

8.3

Oozing with ripe, sweet fruit. Guessing from the aromas and color that there's a fair amount of Syrah blended in here. Medium tannins and good richness on the palate.

Oozing with ripe, sweet fruit. Guessing from the aromas and color that there's a fair amount of Syrah blended in here. Medium tannins and good richness on the palate.

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2016
Allison Lyzenga

Deep purple ruby; aroma of plum jam; very fruit forward flavor; plum, blackberry jam; no detectable tannins, low acid

Deep purple ruby; aroma of plum jam; very fruit forward flavor; plum, blackberry jam; no detectable tannins, low acid

Dec 9th, 2016
Emily

Very good, went great with steak dinner.

Very good, went great with steak dinner.

Jun 16th, 2017
Andrew Lam

Another mystery birthday gift. Nice, fruity, and sharp if a bit unremarkable. More like a zin but that's not a bad thing

Another mystery birthday gift. Nice, fruity, and sharp if a bit unremarkable. More like a zin but that's not a bad thing

Jun 10th, 2017
Craig Weber

Surprisingly sweet and dense. Very ripe fruit, a flavor that stays in your mouth for a while like a personal size Tabletop blueberry pie. Over-oaked, but maybe that offsets the store bought pie effect.

Surprisingly sweet and dense. Very ripe fruit, a flavor that stays in your mouth for a while like a personal size Tabletop blueberry pie. Over-oaked, but maybe that offsets the store bought pie effect.

Apr 30th, 2017
Nicole Schneider

Dark Horse is a favorite. Hyvee does $5.99 Dark Horse bottles from time to time, a really great and reasonably priced wine!

Dark Horse is a favorite. Hyvee does $5.99 Dark Horse bottles from time to time, a really great and reasonably priced wine!

Apr 3rd, 2017