Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon Review

You've likely spotted this budget option on the bottom shelf of your local grocery store, or parked next to the house red on the steakhouse wine list. Today we're uncorking the Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon by Robert Mondavi. 

The legendary Mr. Mondavi may be better known for the iconic high-end wines that put Napa on the map. But his side hustle Woodbridge has been quietly cranking out cheerful, budget crowd-pleasers for over 40 vintages.

Review

We pop the cork on this budget Woodbridge Cab with tempered hopes. Give it a swirl, give it a whiff - welp, the nose is a no-show. But hey - don't judge a wine by its odorless cover! 

First sip... cherry bomb! A present cherry flavor hits the palate. There's a touch of sweetness too, but not overpowering. Very light (if any) tannins. But just as I'm ready to enjoy into another sip - BAM - the mean specter of bargain basement wine rears its ugly head. 

The finish is a little harsh with a touch of rubbing alcohol like flavors (not that I’ve sipped that)! A reminder of the compromises required for a $5 price tag. This glass seemed to get worse, not better as I finished the glass.

Still - for the price I paid (just $4.99 on special) this isn't a bad buddy for backyard barbeques. I'll give it 3 out of 5 grapes for the jammy cherry juiciness. But next time I'll splurge a little more and hit up Costco for their superior values.

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