GEN 5 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021, Lodi

The cool nights in Lodi really do this wine justice—the black currant comes through bold but balanced, not jammy. For the price, it drinks like something twice its cost, and I’ve already stocked up for the week.

For a $15 bottle, the black currant notes are surprisingly bold and well-defined. The cool Lodi nights really do make a difference—it’s smooth but still has a nice backbone. Perfect weeknight pour that punches above its price point.

Opened this with low expectations for the price, but the black currant flavor is really bold and satisfying. The cool nights in Lodi must help keep it balanced—perfect for a weeknight dinner.