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Franciscan 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Monterey County, California

2018 Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon

The Franciscan 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey County, California is a medium-bodied red wine with gentle acidity and a moderate fruit intensity that offers a balanced drinking experience. The tannins are present yet approachable, adding a nice structure to the wine without overpowering the palate. This Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the character of the region with its well-rounded profile, making it a versatile choice to pair with a variety of dishes or enjoy on its own.

Tasting notes:

Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum, chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.

Plum

Vanilla

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin High

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Coast

California's Central Coast might be a bit quieter than Napa or Sonoma to the north, but this lesser-known region produces many world-class wines. Enjoying incredible terroir along its vast 280-mile stretch—from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara—Central Coast wines are increasingly in demand. Its position between the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Southern Coast Ranges is key to its quality, with many cool-climate AVAs offering elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. In the hotter parts of the Central Coast, away from the coastal fogs and cold mountain slopes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are exceptional.

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