If you love Cabernet or know someone who does signing up Cabernet of the month club is the perfect way to try Cabernet from around the world. Plus, during a time when we are all going a bit stir crazy who wouldn’t love a wine tasting coming conveniently to your door?
Cabernet Sauvignon was an accidental development that occurred back in the 17th century in the south-western region of France. What happened was someone bred the Cabernet Franc grape and white Sauvignon Blanc grape plants, resulting in a red Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Not only did this accident help create a beautifully rich, full-bodied red wine, but it also created a heartier grape plant. The Cabernet plant has thicker vines and holds up against the natural elements better than the original two plants.
It didn’t take long before both the wine and plant grew in popularity and were found throughout France, but particularly in Bordeaux. One of the benefits of Cabernet is that it has a longer shelf life than other wines, due to the high tannin content.
Eventually, Cabernet left France and was easily found in other regions of the world. One of the most popular areas that both the wine and the grapes are found in Napa Valley, California. The grapes grew so successfully, and the wine was so well received that in 1976 Napa Valley exceeded Bordeaux in the production of Cabernet.
Cabernet is a well-enjoyed wine by those who like full-bodied reds. And though Napa Valley became one of the highest producers of this wine, other areas of the world also took advantage of this hearty grape.
Though it can be found all over the world, the most top producing countries of Cabernet are Italy, France, Spain, and the United States.
Cabernet is best known for being dry with typical flavors of:
- Pepper
- Tobacco
- Dark fruits like cherry, blackberry, and currant
- Oak
Cabernet is a robust wine and pairs well with intense flavors such as beef, venison, hard aged sharp cheeses, and dark chocolate. Though, of course, Cabernet is equally delicious on its own.
Cabernet Wine Clubs
- The California Wine Club
- Vinesse Wines
- Gourmet Food Clubs
- Bounty Hunter
- Plonk
Gift Baskets
- Wine Country Gift Baskets
- Wired for Wine
The California Wine Club
The California Wine Club, founded in 1990 by Bruce and Pam Boring, offers more than just California wines, though that is their specialty. The California Wine Club started to bring small California artisan wineries together with wine lovers from all over the country.
There are five different wine clubs to choose from:
- Premier Series
- Signature Series
- International Series
- Pacific Northwest Series
- Aged Cabernet Series
The Aged Cabernet Series features Napa wine aged between 8-12 years. This subscription starts at $231 per shipment for 2 bottles of finely aged Cabernet.
You have the option of having the wine delivered every month, every other month, or once a quarter. Each membership includes:
- Uncorked, their wine guide that provides information about the wine and vineyards they came from, as well as tasting notes and tips.
- Discounts on re-orders and other wine club purchases
- Discounted $1 shipping
- A personal wine consultant
- VIP wine tours, when you are in the Napa area just let the California Wine Club know in advance, and they will set up winery tours and tastings
- My Wine Cellar, an online program to help you manage and track your favorite wines
The other wine clubs share many of the same benefits, but some can be customized to 4 bottles per shipment and can be changed to include all white, all red, or a 50/50 combination.
Vinesse Wines
Vinesse Wines, founded in 1993 by wine lovers with the belief that everyone should have access to exciting wines at a “terrific” value, all delivered to their home or office.
Vinesse explores wines from all over the world. They have partnered with different growers, vintners, and winemakers to bring you a bountiful bouquet of wine. Vinesse believes that you can have wine that will blow your mind without costing you a small fortune.
The goal of the Vinesse wine club is to create a non-threatening friendly environment that people can learn about wine. And to provide a trusted service that guarantees every bottle that leaves their facility.
Vinesse offers wine by the half or full case as a one time purchase, but they also have a wine of the month club. The general club offers red, white, or a mix. You can then choose the number of bottles you want to be included in each shipment 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12. Finally, you will decide on the number of deliveries per year 1,3, 6, or 12.
In addition to their general wine club, they also have a Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Club. This club includes 3, 6, or 12 bottles of wine per shipment with the option of 2 or 4 shipments per year. Shipping is not included in the price, and bottles range from $12-$20.
If this is a gift you can choose:
- 3 shipments for $240
- 6 shipments for $480
- 12 Shipments for $960
Since this is a pay in advance option, the prices are already pre-determined.
Gourmet Food Clubs
The Gourmet Food Club company is located in Moorpark, California and focuses on specialty gourmet foods. They offer a wide array of clubs such as:
- Gourmet Olive
- Honey
- Syrup and Pancake
- Bacon
- Swine and Wine
However, in addition to these clubs, they also offer a Cabernet Sauvignon of the month club. The membership is available in:
- 3 Month Subscription $159.99
- 6 Month Subscription $299.99
- 12 Month Subscription $549.99
The wines included in the Cabernet Sauvignon subscription are wines from the California coastal area. Each month the recipient will receive 2 unique bottles of wine. Shipping is included in the above price list.
The unfortunate drawback to this wine club is that it is only available to ship within the California area.
Bounty Hunter
Bounty Hunter started in 1994 and is located in Napa Valley, California, and specializes in wines and spirits.
Bounty Hunter offers over 800 different wines and over 400 different spirits. You can purchase single bottles or join one of their many clubs to experience an array of options.
In addition to being a purveyor of wine and spirits, Bounty Hunter also owns two different restaurants. Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ located in Napa and Bounty Hunter Walnut Creek Restaurant & Bar in Walnut Creek.
Bounty Hunter offers 6 spirit clubs and 8 wine clubs, including their Killer Cab Club. This club features 3 different wines from around the world per shipment.
An example of what the recipient can expect to receive each month would be a bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet, a bottle of Sonoma County Cabernet, and a bottle of Bordeaux.
Each month is unique so that you won’t worry about receiving duplicate wines. The subscription starts at $149/month. In addition to the 3 wines, each member receives:
- Access to exclusive featured wines, not available to the public
- Detailed tasting notes to accompany each shipment, including ideal food pairing options
- 20% discount on cases of Bounty Hunter brands, which include Broken Spur, Pursuit, Ridge Runner, Streamside, Tin Star, The Vigilante, Waypoint, and Weatherby.
- First pick for “last call” wine varieties
- 15%-20% off club selections including spirits
- VIP Guest status at both restaurants
Plonk Wine Club
The Plonk website mostly focuses on their Mixed, Red, and White wine clubs, which all contain a selection of natural biodynamic wines. However, the company does also have a Cabernet wine club.
The club starts at $64.99 per month and you can choose from 2 months up to 60 months. Reviewers mention that the club offers a decent variety of wine from around the world.
One limitation is that Plonk doesn’t provide much description of their program at all. A reviewer also mentions that despite the club name, Plonk sometimes sends out red blends instead of Cabernets. This is a shame because if you are just interested in red wine, there are plenty of red wine subscription programs to choose from.
Gift Baskets
Wine Country Gift Baskets
Wine Country Gift Baskets prides itself on helping you make good memories. The people at Wine Country Gift Baskets search the world over for the best wines and treats that will make the ideal pairing.
In addition to their wine gift baskets, they also offer gift baskets for different occasions like baby showers, birthdays, and holidays. They offer towers of gift boxes containing delicious luxurious treats such as chocolates, cheese, fruits, nuts, candy, and coffee.
However, their wine gift baskets steal the show. They offer 3 Cabernet specific baskets. Each basket features one bottle of wine from the winery indicated in the basket name:
- Briar Creek Cellars Cabernet Wine Basket
- Edenbrook Vineyards Cabernet Wine Gift Basket
- Cliffside Cabernet and Mixed Nuts
In addition to the wine, each basket includes a variety of gourmet snacks, such as mixed nuts, trail mix, dried fruit, chocolate, crackers, and olives.
Wired for Wine
Wired for Wine opened in 2009 and offers numerous wines and spirits. They also have a wine club called the 90+ club. The club only includes wine that has a rating of 90+, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The wine club comes in three forms red, white, or mixed.
In addition to their wine clubs, they also have various gift baskets that can be personalized with engraved items such as:
- Specific varieties of champagne and spirits, including Cristal, Belvedere, Dom Perignon, or Johnnie Walker Black.
- Decanters
- Corkscrews
Their Cabernet gift basket, the Wine Connoisseur Gift Basket with Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, is priced at $147.97 and includes:
- One bottle of Stag’s Leap “Artemis” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Wood handled Italian-style corkscrew
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