September 26, 2023 - Absolute bargain.
Color is a deep garnet, wine is fruity and dry, if not bone dry then the perception of sweetness is very strong. Acid is high, alcohol is medium high. Tannins are soft, medium low - integrated. Minerality and salinity low, long finish.
The aromas of the wine, black plum, black cherry, blue berry, oak, vanilla. On the palate, black currants, cherry, tart black berries, oak, and a hint of vanilla.
Subjective thoughts - the wine is a bit one dimensional but that's what makes this such a great drinker because it does such a great job at what it is.
February 13, 2023 - Fruity, smooth, and delicious. Was excellent with tamales, Spanish rice and coleslaw.
February 10, 2023 - Excellent wine, punches above its price point, definitely. Would go with a variety of things. Sipping,
Charcuterie, many meats Completely enjoyable tonight with mediterranean pizza topped with arugula and red pepper flakes and dressed with truffle oil.
January 26, 2023 - $21 at Kroger. Didn’t know what to expect, as Wagner wines can cross the line with slightly too much sweetness—really just off-dry. But this was perfectly balanced and delicious. No need for breathing. Maybe not a classic cab profile, but everyone at dinner enjoyed it and my wife wants another bottle. I’d be happy drinking this anytime.
August 28, 2022 - Nice blend. Great QPR
February 20, 2022 - Good very good
January 12, 2022 - Wonderful! Same as last time we tasted it when we said, "Nose - Powerful and pleasing , red and dark fruits and a hint of smoke.
Palate - Is full, smooth, and silky from front to back! Red and dark fruits and a hint of smoke."
Pairing: Is plant based meatloaf, fresh steamed green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and fresh tomatoes sliced. Absolutely wonderful!
1/13/22- Had the rest of the bottle with spaghetti, browned butter and cotija cheese and and Olive oil. Absolutely delightful.
August 23, 2021 - Nose - Powerful and pleasing , red and dark fruits and a hint of smoke.
Palate - Is full, smooth, and silky from front to back! Red and dark fruits and a hint of smoke.
Pairing - Mushroom Ravioli, With fresh sauteed mushrooms, plenty of parmesan. Perfect, chill bump inducing!
8/25/21 - The other half of the bottle tonight with spaghetti, Browned butter and mizithra cheese. OMG!! Perfect pairing.
February 8, 2021 - $18 California non-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza (Wagner family). Mid-garnet; red fruit, light floral, berry, cassis and mint nose; mid-soft body; mid tannins; semi-fat fruity finish (some residual sugar?), slightly hot (13.8 alc.). 15.5 UC Davis scale, 89 other scales. w/meatloaf, pizza, pasta, burgers.
December 15, 2020 - A touch of sweetness that I do not like in a Cabernet. Mid length finish, medium body. Some berry notes.