It's a fantastic day when we can offer up a California Cabernet that brings both incredible quality and an undeniable value, and today is one of those days. We have touted the Marietta Cellars wines for several years, and now it's their Old Vine Ranch 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, available for under $16, and it just received a stunning 93-point score! This puts it in the company of wines that often cost two or three times as much, so don't miss your chance to experience this classically-styled Cabernet at a price that defies all expectations!
Marietta Cellars is a family owned and operated winery since its inception decades ago. Its name pays homage to Aunt Marietta, to whom founder Chris Bilbro gives credit for taking him under her wings and teaching him the important things in life: love of family, fishing, hard work, and how to cook a mean minestrone! These ethics instilled in Chris were the driving factor in him working hard for decades, starting with grapes sourced from local farmers to where they are today. Chris' sons Jake and Scot have taken over the duties of working the 30 acres of vineyards and, as the winery has done for many years, Marietta Cellars continues to produce value-oriented quality wines.
Scot Bilbro is evolving his two labels, Marietta Cellars and Old Vine Ranch, into distinct brands. While originally together, Old Vine Ranch is now focused on producing great value wines with excellent quality, and Marietta Cellars is becoming the premium label, showcasing the highest expression of his winemaking and vineyard sites.
Inspired by Marietta's original Old Vine Red Blend, their Old Vine Cabernet embraces the same focus on simplicity and quality. Sourced from a certified organic vineyard, this wine is crafted to let the fruit shine, with minimal handling in the cellar to preserve its true character. Bold and flavorful, this Cabernet showcases layers of spice and oak, all surrounding a core of dark, ripe black currant. Designed to bring people together, it is a wine that celebrates both tradition and the pure expression of its exceptional vineyard sites.
A true testament to the Marietta Cellars family legacy, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has called the Old Vine Red "one of the world's iconic value wines". Now with this Cabernet release, has the Bilbro family continued this legacy? Well, last year, treasured wine and food writer Virginie Boone joined the team at critic Jeb Dunnuck's respected publication. Virginie just rated this wine at a fantastic 93 points! She calls this an "impressive wine at a remarkable price point", and it's a wine that can age for nearly a decade more.
Carefully crafted to be an easy indulgence and everyday celebration, this Cabernet proves that you don't have to pay a premium price for excellence!
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Another impressive wine at a remarkable price point, the 2023 OVR Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown at the family’s McDowell property in Mendocino County. It’s dry, refined, and tastes of classic Cabernet, offering green olive, currant, and a hint of soy around fine, well-integrated tannins, with tension and vibrancy able to punctuate through its full-bodied core and oak and subtle power. Drink now through 2033."
Marietta Cellars is a family owned and operated winery since its inception decades ago. Its name pays homage to Aunt Marietta, to whom founder Chris Bilbro gives credit for taking him under her wings and teaching him the important things in life: love of family, fishing, hard work, and how to cook a mean minestrone! These ethics instilled in Chris were the driving factor in him working hard for decades, starting with grapes sourced from local farmers to where they are today. Chris' sons Jake and Scot have taken over the duties of working the 30 acres of vineyards and, as the winery has done for many years, Marietta Cellars continues to produce value-oriented quality wines.
Scot Bilbro is evolving his two labels, Marietta Cellars and Old Vine Ranch, into distinct brands. While originally together, Old Vine Ranch is now focused on producing great value wines with excellent quality, and Marietta Cellars is becoming the premium label, showcasing the highest expression of his winemaking and vineyard sites.
Inspired by Marietta's original Old Vine Red Blend, their Old Vine Cabernet embraces the same focus on simplicity and quality. Sourced from a certified organic vineyard, this wine is crafted to let the fruit shine, with minimal handling in the cellar to preserve its true character. Bold and flavorful, this Cabernet showcases layers of spice and oak, all surrounding a core of dark, ripe black currant. Designed to bring people together, it is a wine that celebrates both tradition and the pure expression of its exceptional vineyard sites.
A true testament to the Marietta Cellars family legacy, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has called the Old Vine Red "one of the world's iconic value wines". Now with this Cabernet release, has the Bilbro family continued this legacy? Well, last year, treasured wine and food writer Virginie Boone joined the team at critic Jeb Dunnuck's respected publication. Virginie just rated this wine at a fantastic 93 points! She calls this an "impressive wine at a remarkable price point", and it's a wine that can age for nearly a decade more.
Carefully crafted to be an easy indulgence and everyday celebration, this Cabernet proves that you don't have to pay a premium price for excellence!
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Another impressive wine at a remarkable price point, the 2023 OVR Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown at the family’s McDowell property in Mendocino County. It’s dry, refined, and tastes of classic Cabernet, offering green olive, currant, and a hint of soy around fine, well-integrated tannins, with tension and vibrancy able to punctuate through its full-bodied core and oak and subtle power. Drink now through 2033."
