Curioture

2023 Monterey County Lightly Sweet Cabernet Sauvignon

The Curioture 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey County, California, is a rich and full-bodied red wine with a balanced level of acidity that adds a refreshing touch to its vibrant fruit flavors. The wine showcases prominent tannins that provide structure and depth to each sip, enhancing the overall complexity of this elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting notes:

With a sumptuous mouthfeel and well-rounded tannins, this wine displays terroir and winemaking techniques. Dark fruit flavors, layers of sweet oak characteristics, and a delightful finish reminiscent of cherry candy add a playful touch to this serious and structured wine.

Plum

Coconut

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

BodyMedium Full

Very LightFull

SweetnessMedium Sweet

Bone DrySweet

Region:

Monterey County

Not to be confused with Monterey AVA, Monterey County is a larger designation that also includes the Carmel and San Antonio valleys, among others. Encompassing three distinct zones at the northern end of the Central Coast, Monterey County produces vast amounts of high-quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris. For reds, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have often been replaced by Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache in recent years. These cooler-climate grapes achieve greatness through the influence of Monterey Bay, which pushes cold fogs and chilly afternoon winds down the Salinas Valley, tempering the sun's heat and allowing a long, moderate ripening season.

Awards:

94 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
93 Points, 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
90 Points, 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Competition
90 Points, 2024 Winemaker Challenge
Gold Medal, 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2024 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2025 Sommelier Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2025 International Women's Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2025 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirit Competition
Silver Medal, 2023 USA Wine Ratings
Silver Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 Paris Wine Cup
Silver Medal, 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2024 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal, 2022 Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival
87 Points, 2023 USA Wine Ratings
85 Points, 2022 Paris Wine Cup

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