Wonderlust Cabernet
Everyday Cabernet from a house we have poured for years.
The story behind Wonderlust
Cabernet Sauvignon is the grape that made red wine a global language: thick skinned, late ripening, and structured enough to age, which is why growers plant it from Bordeaux to Long Island's North Fork. Wonderlust works in that familiar register, bottling Cabernet as a straightforward drinking red rather than a collector's trophy. We have carried the label long enough to know what it does well, and it does the everyday job: dark fruit, a firm but friendly grip of tannin, and a finish that stays out of the way of dinner.
The Carmenere in the lineup points to the same practical thinking. Chile kept that grape alive after phylloxera cleared it from Bordeaux, and it turns up in reds built for the table, soft and herbal next to Cabernet's spine. We cannot tell you the exact vineyard or vintage story behind Wonderlust, and we will not invent one. What we can tell you is what the bottles taste like on a Tuesday and what they cost.
Explore the Wonderlust range
Three Wonderlust reds on our shelf, all under fourteen dollars, all built for the dinner table rather than the cellar.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderlust Cabernet Reserve 750mL | Cabernet Reserve | 750mL | Fuller red, dark fruit, firm tannin, the step up in the lineup |
| Wonderlust Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 750mL | Straightforward varietal Cabernet, dark cherry, easy tannin |
| Wonderlust Carmenere 750mL | Carmenere | 750mL | Softer red, green herb and plum, gentle grip |
Which Wonderlust is right for you?
Pricing here is simple. The Wonderlust Cabernet Reserve runs 13.98, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere both sit at 9.98. That puts a decent weeknight red on the table for under ten dollars and a slightly fuller pour for a few dollars more. At these prices you can keep a bottle open for pasta on Wednesday and not think twice about it. We stock the Reserve on the shelf now; the other two move in and out, so call ahead and we will tell you what is in.
Under ten dollars, enough grip for tomato sauce, no ceremony required.
A few dollars more buys a fuller, darker red for steak night.
Softer and more herbal than Cabernet, a change of pace at the same price.
Wonderlust cocktails and pairings
Cabernet wants fat and char; Carmenere wants herbs and roasted vegetables. Keep both pours generous and the food simple.