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The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon

The Dreaming Tree · California · United States

89 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon, is $17.99.

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

Blackberry and plum up front, with soft vanilla-like oak, warm spice and a rounded, easy finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like smooth, fruit-forward California Cabernet with less austerity than a classic Napa cellar wine.

Why buy it

A crowd-friendly Cabernet with recognizable dark-fruit flavor, easy food pairings and a sustainability-minded package.

Best for

Grilled meats, burgers, chili, casual dinners and shoppers looking for an approachable Cabernet under $20.

Style

Modern California Cabernet: full-bodied, dark-fruited, gently oaked and made for near-term drinking.

Drinks like

Similar in role to other smooth California Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends in the everyday premium range.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly but still satisfying for Cabernet drinkers who want a softer, fruit-forward style.

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberryplumblack cherrymixed berries
Earthdried herbs
Oaktoasty oakvanilla
Spicecloveallspiceblack pepper
Othermochacoffeedark chocolatecreme fraiche

Pairs well with

grilled flank steak · beef short ribs · portobello and grilled onion burgers · hearty stew or chili · smoked gouda

Best occasions

Backyard grillingCasual dinner with friendsGame-day chiliWeeknight steak nightEasy red for a mixed crowd

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
15-20 minutes if you want the fruit and oak notes to open up; not required.
Glassware:
Cabernet or other large red wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now; this is presented by the producer as an approachable wine rather than a cellar wine.
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

A full-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon with blackberry, plum and a touch of toasty oak. It is a fruit-forward, easy-drinking red for steak, short ribs, burgers or a relaxed dinner with friends.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
The Dreaming Tree
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Grayson Stewart
Vineyard source:
Sustainably grown grapes from California; the producer discusses California coastal and inland growing conditions but does not specify vineyards for this bottling.
About the winery · The Dreaming Tree ›

The Dreaming Tree is a California wine brand made in collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Grayson Stewart. The brand positions its wines as fruit-forward, approachable bottles meant to be enjoyed now with food and company. In 2024, the portfolio was relaunched with a stronger sustainability focus, including sustainably grown grapes and lighter, lower-waste packaging. The producer states that it has donated more than $2 million to environmental charities.

Critic reviews

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“rich with mixed berries, Tahitian vanilla cream, clove and allspice”

Reviewed: The Dreaming Tree 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) (2021) — Tonya Pitts, 2024-04-01 · source
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Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon · California

$17.99

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Blackberry and plum up front, with soft vanilla-like oak, warm spice and a rounded, easy finish.
What food pairs with The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with Grilled flank steak, Beef short ribs, Portobello and grilled onion burgers, Hearty stew or chili and Smoked Gouda.
How should I serve The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 60-65°F. 15-20 minutes if you want the fruit and oak notes to open up; not required. Glass: Cabernet or other large red wine glass.
Is The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
At $12.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.