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Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon

Michael Pozzan Winery · California · United States

$7.99$10.99 save $3.00 (27%)

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Why it’s a great value

Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon is $7.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $10.99 — a saving of $3.00 (27%). The next step up in the same style, The Seeker Cabernet Sauvignon, is $10.99.

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

Dark cherry and black plum up front, then espresso and dark chocolate, finishing with clove and nutmeg from the oak. It is rich and a little plush rather than lean or herbal.

You’ll like this if…

You like well-known California Cabernets in the $12-20 range - the smooth, dark-fruited, lightly sweet-oaked style rather than a firm, tannic Bordeaux.

Why buy it

At $14.99 it is a well-made California Cabernet from a family winery that also makes Napa-appellation wines, with real French oak aging behind it and a consistent house style from vintage to vintage.

Best for

Grilled and smoked meats, burgers, and red-sauce Italian food; a reliable case-stack red for parties.

Style

Full-bodied, dry California Cabernet with ripe dark fruit, moderate acidity, supple tannins and clear sweet-oak seasoning.

Drinks like

Sits in the same lane as other value California Cabernets from Lodi and the broader state appellation; a shade richer and more oak-driven than a typical Chilean or Washington Cabernet at the same price.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly. Nothing here requires study - it is soft, fruity and easy to enjoy on its own.

Flavor notes

Fruitblack cherryblack plumcassisblack currantblackberry
Earthgraphitesaddle leather
Oaksweet oak spicevanilladark chocolateespressoroasted coffee
Spiceclovenutmegcardamom
Othermocha

Pairs well with

juicy hamburgers on a brioche bun with butter pickles and fresh arugula · smoked brisket with buttery mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus · grilled sirloin or skirt steak with a peppery crust · baked ziti, lasagna, or sausage-and-pepper pasta · aged cheddar, gouda, or a wedge of parmigiano · portobello mushroom burgers or eggplant parmesan

Best occasions

Weeknight steak or burger nightBackyard grilling and barbecueCasual dinner parties where you need a crowd-pleaserGame day with friendsHoliday roast dinners on a budget

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65 F (about 20 minutes in the fridge before pouring if your room runs warm)
Decanting:
20-30 minutes in a decanter or a wide glass softens the oak spice and opens the dark fruit
Glassware:
Standard large-bowl red wine glass or a Bordeaux glass
Drink or cellar:
Made to drink now; there is no reason to cellar this one
After opening:
Re-cork and refrigerate; good for 3-4 days

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

About this wine

A generous, oak-framed California Cabernet from the Pozzan family's Dante label, built on fruit sourced largely from Lodi with a splash of Napa for backbone. Expect dark cherry, black plum and espresso with sweet baking-spice oak and soft, broad tannins.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (97% in the 2022 release; 95% in 2021), Petite Sirah (3% in 2022; 2% in 2021), Petit Verdot (2% in 2021), Teroldego (1% in 2021)
Producer
Michael Pozzan Winery
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 18, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Michael Pozzan and Molly Lyman
Vineyard source:
Sourced primarily from Lodi vineyards, with about 10% from Napa for added structure and body
Vessel:
French oak barrels
About the winery · Michael Pozzan Winery ›

Michael Pozzan Wines is a family operation in Napa whose roots go back to the late 1800s in Piedmont, Italy, where Michael's great-grandfather planted vines. His grandfather later moved to Sonoma and planted 35 acres of Zinfandel in 1948 near Healdsburg, and Michael spent his boyhood summers in those vineyards. After years working in wine imports and distribution, he left his sales job in 1990 and released his first vintage of 200 cases in 1991, building the business alongside his wife Mary Ann. The winery now works with growers across California and is run with the help of their two sons, Dante and Matthew. The Dante label is named for the eldest son, Michael Dante Pozzan, and is the family's approachable, everyday tier.

Sustainability

Vegan · Listed as 'Vegan' under Features by the distributor; no certifying body named ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Is Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Dark cherry and black plum up front, then espresso and dark chocolate, finishing with clove and nutmeg from the oak. It is rich and a little plush rather than lean or herbal.
What food pairs with Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with Juicy hamburgers on a brioche bun with butter pickles and fresh arugula, Smoked brisket with buttery mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, Grilled sirloin or skirt steak with a peppery crust, Baked ziti, lasagna, or sausage-and-pepper pasta and Aged cheddar, Gouda, or a wedge of Parmigiano.
How should I serve Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 60-65 F (about 20 minutes in the fridge before pouring if your room runs warm). 20-30 minutes in a decanter or a wide glass softens the oak spice and opens the dark fruit. Glass: Standard large-bowl red wine glass or a Bordeaux glass.
Is Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
Today it is $7.99, $3.00 (27%) below its recorded compare-at price of $10.99.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Michael Pozzan Winery Dante Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.