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Sempre Vive Cabernet is from 43-year-old vines in Calistoga and is, in a word, poundable. Years ago, this vineyard formed part of the blend for the famed Château Montelena, but today the grapes are vinified exclusively by Sempre Vive.

Good quality Napa Valley Cabernet for under $30 is an endangered critter. This lush, sweet-fruited Cab is built for pleasure, fleshy and low in acid, with aromas of cola and cherries, and a long, succulent finish and the poise and focus of the great 2014 vintage. Hop on this one! At this price you simply can't miss, and you can crack and share a bottle any night of the week without guilt.