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Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon
Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company · California, Central Valley · United States
$13.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-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. If you want to spend less, 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 berries, cherry, dark chocolate, cinnamon and toasty oak, with a round, full-bodied feel.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like California Cabernet with ripe fruit, noticeable oak and an easygoing burger-and-barbecue personality.
Why buy it
A good-value Lodi Cabernet for shoppers who want a bold red with familiar Cabernet flavor without moving into Napa pricing.
Best for
Grilled meats, cheeseburgers, short ribs, mushroom dishes and relaxed dinners.
Style
Full-bodied, ripe, oak-accented Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon.
Drinks like
California Cabernet, Lodi red blends, warm-climate Cabernet with French and American oak influence.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but flavorful enough for regular Cabernet drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: short ribs(winery pick)
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20 minutes if serving soon after opening
- Glassware:
- Cabernet Sauvignon or other large red-wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed as a current-release, fruit-forward red rather than held for long aging
- 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
Predator Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied Lodi red with dark berry, cherry, dark chocolate, cinnamon and toasty oak notes. It is a generous, oak-accented Cabernet built for short ribs, burgers, grilled vegetables and mushroom risotto.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Varies by vintage/source: 2022 offer page states 100% Cabernet Sauvignon., 2018 producer tech sheet states 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Sirah, 2% Zinfandel.
- Producer
- Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Central Valley
- Appellation
- Lodi
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Select vineyards in Lodi, California
About the winery · Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company ›
Predator is a Rutherford Wine Company brand focused on Lodi wines and named for the ladybug, a beneficial vineyard predator. The brand emphasizes natural predation as part of sustainable farming, using ladybugs to help control aphids, mealybugs and other pests. Rutherford Wine Company states that Predator is family owned and operated by the Zaninovich family, which has farmed in California since the 1930s. The Cabernet Sauvignon is positioned as a generous, approachable Lodi red with oak influence and dark-fruit character.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Bright, with aromas of raspberries, plums, fresh herbs, florals and caramel; strawberry-rhubarb, red licorice, cinnamon, orange, cherry and silky tannins on the palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark berries, cherry, dark chocolate, cinnamon and toasty oak, with a round, full-bodied feel.
- What food pairs with Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with short ribs, cheeseburger, grilled vegetables and mushroom risotto.
- How should I serve Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20 minutes if serving soon after opening. Glass: Cabernet Sauvignon or other large red-wine glass.
- Is Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $13.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- The Seeker Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $10.99. See The Seeker Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Predator Wines / Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.