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Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon

Bonanza · California · United States

88 pts · Gismondi On Wine
$19.99$25.99 save $6.00 (23%)
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Why it’s a great value

Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon is $19.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $25.99 — a saving of $6.00 (23%). It carries a verified 88-point score from Gismondi On Wine at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, is $25.99. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is $14.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

A smooth, ripe California Cabernet with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, chocolate and smoky-toast notes.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like plush, fruit-forward California reds such as Caymus-style Cabernet, Austin Hope, Quilt, J. Lohr Hilltop or other polished, oak-accented Cabernets.

Why buy it

It gives shoppers a Wagner-family Cabernet style at a more everyday price than Napa bottlings.

Best for

Grilled meats, braised beef, burgers, takeout barbecue and relaxed dinners where a soft, generous red is the goal.

Style

Full-bodied, ripe, softly tannic and oak-forward, with a lightly sweet impression from generous fruit.

Drinks like

Modern California Cabernet Sauvignon, California red blends and ripe Paso Robles Cabernet.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly and crowd-pleasing; best for drinkers who prefer smooth texture and ripe fruit over lean, earthy structure.

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberryblueberrycassisplumdark cherrycurrant
Floraldried rose
Earthfresh tilled soilgrape pomace
Oaktoasty oakvanillatoasted breadcoconut
Spicesweet spice
Otherunsweetened chocolatemilk chocolatecoffeesmoked meat

Pairs well with

flank steak marinated in beer · beef bourguignon · tourtiere or savory meat pie · burgers or barbecue ribs with a sweet-smoky glaze

Best occasions

weeknight steak dinnerbarbecuepizza and movie nightcasual gatheringsgift for fans of smooth California Cabernet

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
59-63°F
Decanting:
Optional; 15-20 minutes can help soften the oak and bring out the fruit.
Glassware:
Cabernet or Bordeaux glass
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now for its ripe fruit and soft texture.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Bonanza is a multi-vintage California Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wagner family, known for Caymus. Expect a plush, dark-fruited style with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, chocolate and toasty oak, finishing smooth and generous.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Bonanza
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Chuck Wagner
Vineyard source:
California vineyard sites selected for Cabernet Sauvignon, including lesser-known places throughout the state rather than a single Napa Valley source.
Vessel:
Not stated in reviewed sources.
About the winery · Bonanza ›

Wagner Family of Wine is the family behind Caymus Vineyards, with Napa Valley roots dating back to the 1850s. Chuck Wagner founded Caymus with his parents, Lorna and Charlie Wagner Sr., in 1972. The company remains family-run, with Chuck, Charlie and Jenny Wagner continuing to make wines from California and beyond. Bonanza is Chuck Wagner's California Cabernet project, focused on broader California vineyard sourcing and an approachable dinner-table style.

Critic reviews

88/100Gismondi On Wine

“Shows jammy, liqueured black fruits and smoky oak, with some sweetness softening the tannins.”

Reviewed: Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon NV (NV) — Not stated on page, 2021-03-27 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
A smooth, ripe California Cabernet with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, chocolate and smoky-toast notes.
What food pairs with Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with Flank steak marinated in beer, Beef bourguignon, Tourtiere or savory meat pie and Burgers or barbecue ribs with a sweet-smoky glaze.
How should I serve Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 59-63°F. Optional; 15-20 minutes can help soften the oak and bring out the fruit. Glass: Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
Is Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
Today it is $19.99, $6.00 (23%) below its recorded compare-at price of $25.99. It also holds a verified 88-point score from Gismondi On Wine.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon?
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $14.99. See Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle.