Don Simon Cabernet
Spanish Cabernet, young and juicy, priced for the everyday table.
The story behind Don Simon
Don Simon launched in 1980 under J. Garcia Carrion, the Spanish family winery whose winemaking roots in Jumilla go back to 1890. The brand made its name by putting clean, reliable table wine on supermarket shelves across Spain, first in cartons and lighter bottles, and it has stayed a value benchmark ever since.
The Cabernet is a young wine, called joven in Spain, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and bottled without heavy oak. Fruit comes largely from Castilla-La Mancha, around Valdepenas and Daimiel, with grapes from the family's Jumilla holdings. What you get is soft tannin, bright red berry and a clean finish, at roughly 12.5% ABV.
Explore the Don Simon range
Six bottlings from the same Spanish house, all under eight dollars. The Cabernet anchors the reds, with Shiraz and Tempranillo alongside and sparkling options for the table.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Simon Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Dry red, Cabernet Sauvignon | About 12.5% ABV | Soft tannin, bright red berry, clean balsamic finish |
| Don Simon Tempranillo 750mL | Dry red, Tempranillo | About 12.5% ABV | Ripe cherry, low oak, easy everyday drinking |
| Don Simon Shiraz 750mL | Dry red, Shiraz | About 12.5% ABV | Plummy fruit, gentle spice, rounded texture |
| Don Simon Chardonnay 750mL | Dry white, Chardonnay | About 12.5% ABV | Orchard fruit, light body, crisp close |
| Don Simon Brut 750mL | Sparkling white | About 11.5% ABV | Green apple, fine bubbles, dry finish |
| Don Simon Sparkling Sangria 750mL | Sparkling red blend | About 7% ABV | Citrus and red fruit, chilled and ready |
Sparkling WineDon Simon - Brut 750mL$7.98Out of stock
SangriaDon Simon - Sparkling Sangria 750mL$7.98Out of stock
ChardonnayDon Simon - Chardonnay 750mL$5.99Out of stock
Shiraz/syrahDon Simon - Shiraz 750mL$5.99Out of stock
Spanish RedDon Simon - Tempranillo 750mL$5.99Out of stock
CabernetDon Simon - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$5.99Which Don Simon is right for you?
Value is the whole point here. The Don Simon Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL runs $5.99, and so do the Chardonnay, Shiraz and Tempranillo. Step up to the Brut or the Sparkling Sangria at $7.98 and you are still under eight dollars a bottle. For a house pour, a sangria base or a cooking wine you will not wince at using, that math is hard to argue with. Stock shifts, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm what is on the shelf today.
Cheap enough to pour into a stew and still drink alongside it.
Chilled and ready, no mixing required when guests arrive early.
Soft, food friendly Spanish red at a price that survives a crowd.