On 29 Mar 2007 10:37:30 -0700, "DaleW" > wrote:

>On Mar 28, 10:27?pm, JimC > wrote:
>> If the previous question was too general, here's a slightly more
>> specific query: What are some good suggestions for Cabernets (from
>> anywhere) for between $20 and $40? What I would like, but probably won't
>> get, is something complex, very slightly on the woody side, tasting like
>> something between an Haut-Brion and Lafite Rothshild, both properly
>> aged. (Just a joke. Sorry.)
>>
>> In general, it's difficult for me to find cabs that are complex,
>> balanced, and that taste like they have been properly aged. - I don't
>> have a wine cellar and don't expect to live long enough to age them
>> myself. hat about some of the reserve Ste. Michelles? Some of the
>> Stags Leap cabs in this price range also look good.
>>
>> Jim
>
>It's going to be tough finding much aged in that price range. I have
>found some mature Woodward Canyons, Barnetts,Ridge SCM CSs, and
>Thunder Mountains that were very good for under $40, but that's
>usually a one-time deal (I'm addictive, and on waaaaaayy too many
>retailers' mailing lists).
>
>I've also like Pine Ridge, Phelps base Napa, and Franciscan Oakville.

Two small WA labels to look for who make red blends in this range are
Cadence - http://cadencewinery.com/

And Baer - http://www.baerwinery.com/

Both are really excellent for the price range, though both are also
fairly new (Baer goes all the way back to to 2000) - but I think most
of their wines in this range are good for drinking shortly after
release. The trick will be finding them if you are not in the
Northwest. I think Cadence is more widely available.

Dale M.