Wilson Creek Variant Series Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Blend
Wilson Creek Variant Series Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Blend is a 750mL California red blend from Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards in Temecula — roughly 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Zinfandel, lightly oaked for a fruit-forward, soft-tannin profile. The Variant Series is the winery's rebranded "Duet": Cabernet with a little Zinfandel to support the fruit and add a zip of spice. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~13.2–13.9% (vintage-dependent; sold as NV)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: ~53% Cabernet Sauvignon / 47% Zinfandel (a touch of Merlot in some vintages)
- Aging: lightly oaked
- Origin: Temecula, California — Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
- Style: fruit-forward red blend, soft tannins
Temecula's Cabernet, With a Zinfandel Spark
Wilson Creek is a family-owned Temecula winery, and the Variant Series is its playground for blends that don't fit the varietal mold. The Cabernet–Zinfandel is the flagship of that idea: the structure and black-fruit depth of Cabernet Sauvignon, lifted by Zinfandel's spice and jammy energy, with just enough oak to round the edges. The winery's own notes describe blackberry, plum, and black cherry aromas and flavors, well-structured and fruit-forward with soft tannins — a red built for the table rather than the cellar. Browse more wine and the Wilson Creek collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Blackberry, plum, and black cherry (winery).
Palate: Fruit-forward and well-structured with a touch of Zinfandel spice.
Finish: Soft tannins, lingering dark fruit.
How to Enjoy
Serve slightly chilled with rich or sweet foods — the winery suggests BBQ. Decant 20 minutes if you like it fully open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon?
No — it is a red blend of roughly 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Zinfandel (some vintages include a little Merlot).
What is the ABV?
Approximately 13.2–13.9%, varying by vintage; it is sold as non-vintage.
Where is Wilson Creek Winery?
Temecula, California — a family-owned winery on Rancho California Road.
What was the Variant Series called before?
The Cabernet blend was previously sold as "Duet," per the winery's own 2015 announcement.
A Temecula blend with both structure and spice — order Wilson Creek Variant Series Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Blend online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.