Red

Cabernet Sauvignon

Esser

Monterey County · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Monterey County · Central Coast
Appellation
Monterey County
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

barbecue · grilled meats · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201487 pts

    Black plum, savory peppercorns and smoke make for a very acceptable nose on this widely available twist-top bottling. The flavors are very juicy and the mouthfeel quite creamy, with slightly sweet flavors of ripe black fruit sure to please the masses.

  • 201385 pts

    Dried herbs, blueberry and then a bit of forest-floor funk show on the nose of this affordable, widely available bottling by a reliable producer. The palate tastes like grape juice, proving even more pleasant when licorice elements emerge. It's perfect for a backyard barbecue.

  • 201286 pts

    This affordable bottling from sustainably minded vineyards is a good everyday dinner wine. It offers violet and blackberry on the nose and a lush feel in the mouth, with black cherry and soft tannins.