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Cult 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, CA ($19)

Red wines in a notably ripe, soft, faintly sweet style have indeed cultivated something akin to a cult following in recent years, making this seem aptly named. That’s good news for this release in commercial terms, but for buyers, the bonus is that it shows true Cabernet character with blackberry and black cherry fruit, and that the finish is marked more by these varietal characteristics than ripe sweetness.

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