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Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Michael David Winery · California · United States
$17.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast 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, Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is $13.99.
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
Plush Lodi Cabernet with dark plum, boysenberry, red fruit, vanilla, clove and smooth tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like bold California Cabernet, rich fruit, noticeable oak spice and a polished finish.
Why buy it
It delivers a full-flavored, crowd-friendly Cabernet style at an everyday-premium price, with a professional Wine Enthusiast Best Buy rating on the current producer-listed release.
Best for
Grilled meats, burgers, barbecue, and shoppers who want a bold red that does not need extended aging.
Style
Bold, ripe, oak-influenced Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
Drinks like
California Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi red blends, Paso Robles Cabernet, rich New World Bordeaux-style reds
Experience level
Easy for casual drinkers, but with enough savory herb and spice detail for Cabernet fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
char-grilled burgers with cheddar · smoked brisket or ribs with a not-too-sweet sauce · pepper-crusted strip steak · summer grilled foods
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Aerate or decant 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and open the dark fruit.
- Glassware:
- Cabernet or large red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; this style is built for generous fruit and near-term drinking rather than long cellaring.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A bold Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from Michael David's Freakshow label, showing dark plum, boysenberry, red fruit, dried herbs, vanilla and clove. Smooth tannins and generous oak make it a ready-to-pour choice for burgers, barbecue and weeknight steak.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Tannat, 1% Merlot
- Producer
- Michael David Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Lodi
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Michael David Winery winemaking team; Jeff Farthing is Director of Winemaking and Sean Goehring is listed as Winemaker.
- Vineyard source:
- Fruit comes from Michael Phillips' Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard located near the winery.
- Vessel:
- Oak barrels
About the winery · Michael David Winery ›
Michael David Winery is a family-run Lodi producer rooted in more than 150 years of Phillips family farming. Brothers Michael and David Phillips are fifth-generation grape growers, and the sixth generation is now involved in the business. The winery traces its modern start to a small tasting room opened in 1984 at the family farmstand. The producer emphasizes Lodi-grown wines and states that its unconventional collection is responsibly grown according to Lodi Rules standards.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Rich dark berries, clove, crushed violets and sweet oak, with blackberry, boysenberry, coffee and cardamom.”
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Vibrant red fruits, dried rosemary, toasted vanilla and potpourri, with dark plum, boysenberry, coriander, clove and silky tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Plush Lodi Cabernet with dark plum, boysenberry, red fruit, vanilla, clove and smooth tannins.
- What food pairs with Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with char-grilled burgers with cheddar, smoked brisket or ribs with a not-too-sweet sauce, pepper-crusted strip steak and summer grilled foods.
- How should I serve Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Aerate or decant 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and open the dark fruit. Glass: Cabernet or large red wine glass.
- Is Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $17.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $13.99. See Francis Ford Coppola Winery Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Michael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.