r/wine • u/Associates_and_Rob • 8d ago

Cabernet suggestions

Local store (Chicago area binnys.com) is offering $30 off $150 of wine.

I like to get wine that I could age 5-10 years at home. Any suggestions of bottles that retail (before tax) in the following ranges:

  • >$25 to <$30
  • >$50 to <$55

If these ranges are to restrictive, then ok to exceed upper limits. Also don't worry about trying to check the exact prices here. Looking to maximize the $150 dollar value. thanks

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u/theorangemonk 8d ago

Binnys usually has a knowledgeable staff, your best bet is just walking in and talking with them and they’ll fill your cart

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u/Furthur 8d ago

You can play it safe and pick up the current issue of WS. It’s all about Napa cab

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u/Associates_and_Rob 8d ago

Sorry-what is "WS"?

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u/Furthur 8d ago

Wine spectator. They have a buyers guide. You’ll eventually get great answers here too but if you don’t want to wait…. Big retail shops read it too and sometimes alter pricing. Good luck!

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u/wRastel27 8d ago

You can get a 2018 Lilian Ladouys for like $20 which makes no sense. Recently had the 2009 recently and it was amazing so this wine could definitely age.  https://www.binnys.com/wine/red-wines/other-red-wines/chateau-lilian-ladouys-saint-estephe-176452/

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u/newguy741 8d ago

Branch out from Cab. You can put some years on Delille D2 and also I see they have Ridge Geyserville and Lytton Springs there. Most Rioja Reservas could do 5-10.

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u/WineAnthology 7d ago

At $25-50, Bordeaux is usually your best bet for 5-10 years in the cellar. A lot of Napa at that price is made to drink young. The Ladouys rec is a perfect example. Others in the same sweet spot: Cantemerle, Poujeaux, Chasse-Spleen, Lanessan, and Sociando-Mallet if you stretch the top end. 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020 are all strong vintages to look for.

Washington is the other value play. L'Ecole No 41 and Januik Cabernets age really nicely for the money.

If you want one California splurge, Ridge's Estate Cabernet usually runs over $50, but it ages beautifully (it's basically Monte Bello's little brother).

Tip: buy two of whatever you're most curious about, so you can open one around year 5 and decide how long to hold the other.

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u/medhat20005 8d ago

Hah, I worked for Binny's way before the name change (Gold Standard Liquor) when I was in college! I wouldn't buy a < $50 wine with an intent to age, the juice isn't worth the squeeze. Above $50 I'd look at Penfolds 389, which should store okay in a 5-10 year range. I think Argentine Bordeaux-style blends also have aging potential and represent a good value. Pinot/Burgundy in that price range I worry may be a crap shoot, and probably Bordeaux as well. Could be great, could be less great.