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.)
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July 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
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 at 10:31 pm
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.