Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Price: $19
Maker: Killer Juice Vineyards, Ripon, California
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Packaging: 3-liter box, twist spigot
Alcohol: 13.5%
Our Rating: 8.5 out of 10
It's been two years since we tried Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2006 vintage of this boxed Cab is a more than worthy successor. The nose was mild, with ripe berry and woody notes. This Cab had a big, rounded cherry flavor with oak and black pepper in the finish. Crisp tannins contributed to a nice balance overall.
At the 2008 Twin Cities Food and Wine Experience, Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 took the "Best Value Cabernet Sauvignon" award. That may be a bigger accomplishment that it might seem to be at first glance - the other varietal winners of value awards were all bottled wines. I'm sure the Killer Juice makers were very pleased by this result.
This wine hasn't received a lot of blog attention, but How I Eat gave it high marks for everyday drinkability. The Wineauxs declared the 2005 vintage "simple and inoffensive - great for burgers and pizza." We go along with these reviews - if you are looking for a very drinkable boxed red wine that you can put on your counter and enjoy every day, Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 is a fine choice.
(Our previous tasting: Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon 2003.)
July 17th, 2008 - 12:26
I had this last Christmas and managed to go through the box fairly quickly. Tasty stuff, though it is much better when you are drinking it with food.
November 4th, 2008 - 22:31
I’ve tried Killer Juice in earlier vintage and I think this one is the best so far. It’s still got good fruit but the 06 is dryer and more food friendly. I still don’t like the spout as it tend to drip a drop if you don’t tap it with your finger. It’s always nice when an affordable wine get’s better. The 2006 is a really nice everyday wine for a good price.
March 27th, 2009 - 03:10
how do I buy over the internet?
March 27th, 2009 - 05:22
Susan, you don’t see much boxed wine being sold on the Web both because of the tangle of state laws on shipping wine and, likely a bigger factor, because adding shipping costs reduces the value proposition offered by box wines.
I’d definitely like to see some of the higher-end boxes in Web stores – there are a few brands I’m anxious to try but haven’t found locally or in my travels.
Roger
May 18th, 2009 - 00:02
Just got my first box here in Corpus Christi, Texas. I think this one will go fast. I am new to Killer Juice, but will be trying their other wines.
I like the peppery light finish.
Derrick Perrin