I am a big fan of Cabernet Sauvignon wines as they are perfect to pair with a cheese board for friends and family or to enjoy with a lovely meal. Here are some of Costco’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wines to Buy (ranked from most accessibly priced to $$$) that I found to be delicious and a must-try.

For other wine recommendations, check out my blog posts here: Costco’s Best Sparkling Wines & Champagnes, My Favorite Rosé Wines, Top 10 California Rosé Sparkling Wines

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The Best Wine Glasses for Wine Tasting

Those of you who LOVE to wine taste (like me) know how important great glassware is when tasting beautiful wine. When trying your favorite Costco wines, be sure to get the best glasses. Shop my favorite glass-wear items below!

Francis Coppola Claret 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

Retailing for only $14.39, this lovely Francis Coppola Claret 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted as a Bordeaux style blend. Dark and luscious, this Claret delivers rich extraction, fragrant spice notes, supple tannins and sophisticated character. The extended growing season produced highly concentrated fruit that’s enhanced by a full body and long finish.

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Daou Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

The Daou Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a shining example of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. This magnificent wine offers scents of dark chocolate, licorice, blackberry, cocoa and lovely accents of blueberry and raspberry. For only $19.99, the palate delivers an explosion of fresh, dark berry fruits making for the perfect fruity wine. Check out my blog post on the Top 10 Paso Robles Wineries here!

Robert Mondavi Winery Maestro Red Blend

Retailing for only $19.99, this Costco wine from Napa Valley, California Robert Mondavi Winery Maestro Red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec that starts off with aromas of black fruit, spices & dried herb flavors and finishes with lengthy spice notes.

Justin Cabernet Sauvignon

This lovely Justin Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby, purple color and features flavors of ripe black and red cherries, black currant, oak and spice notes. This California cab is slightly dry with a medium body and a long fruity finish. It retails for $23.99 and makes for a perfect compliment with a grilled steak dinner. Be sure to check out my lovely dining experience at Justin Vineyards here!

Provenance Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford

This delicious Provenance Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. There are several flavors offered in this bottle including oak, cocoa, vanilla, black and red cherry, blackberry, and licorice for a bit of spice. This earthy yet fruity wine retails for $23.99 and is perfect to pair with a cheese board or poultry.

Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Representing one of the finest values in Napa Cabernet, this 100% varietal Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is bright and plush. This medium-bodied cabernet has attractive flavors of red berries & red licorice and retails for $52.99.

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon

This 2018 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium-bodied that reveals vivacious notions of crushed black currants, red currant jelly, fresh blackberries and Morello cherries. It also offers a touch of bay leaves, damp soil & cedar chest to add an earthy feel and retails for $57.99.

Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon

This delicious and flavorful Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon retails for $59.99. It offers various layers of blackberry, huckleberry and black currants that are supported by firm, dusty tannins that frame the fruit. On the palate, it is juicy and bright, with luxurious dark berry flavors with notes of fig, cardamom, clove and pepper.

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

This luscious, fruit-driven Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon retails for $73.99 and is ripe, smooth, and delectable. Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit. The Cabernet offers layered, lush aromas and flavor including cocoa, cassis, and ripe dark berries.