I'm looking for Cabernet's and other dry reds rated 90 pts or better by Wine Spectator for $50 and under.

Oh, and I don't care how the French classify their wine, I'm interested in the wine, not the labeling.

Hi, I know you ask for under $50. but if you really like Cabernet Sauvignon you should try this one:
Clarendon Hills 2003 from Australia 94 points $ 56.00
You'll enjoy it! I did. Plus I have great memories. or

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
Rated 90 points-Robert Parker Jr. This one is good too you can buy two bottles for $50. it has an aroma of almonds, mocha, it has an elegant round tannin to the palate that surround layers of red fruits and dried herb. You'll feel the blackberries and smoke remain throughout the end. It's a well balanced and Highly structured. as you said. You're interested in the wine no the labeling.

It's not a Cab, but try Big House Red. 90Points and its a wonderful blend of six different grapes....sells for around $11 per bottle...
Also from Raymond...try the R Collection Cab....

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I like Robert Mondavi Private Selection. About $12.00 bottle

I just happen to be reading the Spectator and in the issue is an article 100 great wines under $25. 90+ points
Cabernets
Bodegas Terrazas de los Andes 90p
Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina
reserva 2003

Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon 90p
South Australia Presidents Selection 2001

Concha y Toro 91p
Cabernet Cauvignon
Puente Alto Marqes de Casa Concha 2003

Vina Montes Cabernet Sauvigon 90p
Colchagua Valley
Aipha Apalta Vineyard 2003

Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon 90p
Napa Valley 2003


St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 90p
Sonoma County 2002

Waterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 90p
Columbia Valley 2003

just saw the "other dry reds" in your question
top scorers in the article

Tir Na N'og Grenache 93p
McLaren Vale Old Vines 2003
Australia

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 92p
Mendoza, Argentina
Vina Hormigas Reserva 2004

I like Phonix from Napa

Go to a local store that specializes in wine. Do not go to a supermarket.

The local wine store will have deals on great wines that you might not have heard of. Don't choose the upity wine store. Look for a more mom and pop feel. They will have the best prices and most likey have wine spectator rating and reviewss on the shelves