Gauge Wines

12 Gauge Cab Cabernet Sauvignon

8.546 ratings
8.11 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Matt Young

My memory is kind of faded on this one, but I think it was just OK. Not sure if I'd buy again. HATE the label

My memory is kind of faded on this one, but I think it was just OK. Not sure if I'd buy again. HATE the label

Jul 3rd, 2013
Venky Gopalan

2017. Was not very good. Would not buy again

2017. Was not very good. Would not buy again

Jun 29th, 2020
Ben Holmes

Great depth

Great depth

Jun 17th, 2019
Tad Nowicki

NOT a full bodied cab. Not very good.

NOT a full bodied cab. Not very good.

Nov 7th, 2018
Bryan Hopkins

For such an economical cab, this is actually quite good. Nice blend of spices and dark fruit on the nose, and on the palette it's like biting into a milk chocolate bar. I agree though with one of the other reviewers who said, "Hate the label." Marketing matters, and what the label says to me is, "Bad, cheap, shoddy wine," and this isn't. I might recommend to the winery that it could be worth it to hire the talents of a good graphic designer to come up with something better.

For such an economical cab, this is actually quite good. Nice blend of spices and dark fruit on the nose, and on the palette it's like biting into a milk chocolate bar. I agree though with one of the other reviewers who said, "Hate the label." Marketing matters, and what the label says to me is, "Bad, cheap, shoddy wine," and this isn't. I might recommend to the winery that it could be worth it to hire the talents of a good graphic designer to come up with something better.

Jul 22nd, 2017
Brendan Bosko

Very good. Full bodied wine with lots of flavor without being too overpowering.

Very good. Full bodied wine with lots of flavor without being too overpowering.

Aug 9th, 2016
HHM
9.0

Nice for the price

Nice for the price

Sep 7th, 2015
Layne Raines

Very smooth, but not much on an impression. Happy to have tried it.

Very smooth, but not much on an impression. Happy to have tried it.

Jul 12th, 2015
Ryan Key

Chocolatey and earthy aroma. Light to medium body with a touch of acid. Better than I remember. Not a go to wine but worth exploring as economical yet decent event/party wine in bulk.

Chocolatey and earthy aroma. Light to medium body with a touch of acid. Better than I remember. Not a go to wine but worth exploring as economical yet decent event/party wine in bulk.

May 14th, 2015
Amber Chike-Udenze

Absolutely delicious. Brought it to a dinner at my Aunt's and everyone loved it. Hint of vanilla and cherry, not too sweet. I don't do sweet.

Absolutely delicious. Brought it to a dinner at my Aunt's and everyone loved it. Hint of vanilla and cherry, not too sweet. I don't do sweet.

Jan 19th, 2015