- Last updated on February 1, 2023
This is our 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine review.
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red wine made in purity in Washington states renowned Columbia Valley.
Its approachability and aromas makes it will win you over along with its aromas of cherry and black currant. We are sure you’ll like it!
Still not convinced?
Find below our 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon Review
- Brand: 14 Hands
- Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region: United States, Washington
- Tasting Notes: Cherry & Black Currant notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C)
- Price Range: $10-$15
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine review: What's its color?
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine has a deep ruby color with slow falling fat legs.
If you want to know more on how to taste wine and the lingo that goes with it, check out this article: How To Taste Wine Like a Pro in 4 Steps.
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon review: What are the flavors?
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon, made in Washington states renowned Columbia Valley, it’s anything but boring. Â
Made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this approachable wine boasts comforting aromas of rich coffee.
A medium bodied, dry red wine with notes of black currants and juicy dark cherry is emboldened by a tantalizing undercurrent of spicy oak.
Refined tannins emphasize the fruit-forward taste of the dry wine.
Is 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine sweet?
No it’s not sweet. 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a dry wine.
A dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon review: Which food pairs well with it?
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon is bold wine with intense flavors, as such we recommend to pair with equally strong flavor dishes.Â
Classic appetizers are past with veal ragu, grilled vegetables, onion and mushroom to name some.
Meat wise you have wide selection here from veal, beef, stew, lamb and poultry for example.
If you are a cheese lover our recommendations for you are Pecorino (hard cheese) and Gorgonzola (blue cheese).
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon review: What's its alcohol content?
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine’s alcohol content is 13.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is 14 Hands brand?
Here is an extract from the 14 Hands website itself:
“14 Hands wine is inspired by the unbridled spirit of the wild horses that once freely roamed eastern Washington and the Columbia River Valley.
Making everyday wines that people enjoy drinking is our ultimate goal, so we often make decisions throughout the winemaking process based purely on taste.
In the end, we want our wines to be smooth and fruit-forward, yet bold and complex—making approachable, easy-drinking wines that taste amazing by the glass, cup, or can.”
Conclusion
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red wine made in purity in Washington states renowned Columbia Valley.
If you like approachable red bold wines with red and black fruit notes, go for this one.
You’ll usually find it between $9-$14, which, if you ask me, it is a good value for your money.
If you have never tried it, I’m not entirely sure what are you still waiting for?
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
