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Esser Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

Cabernet Sauvignon · Esser Cellars

California

Quality

A 0–100 expert rating: 80–84 good, 85–89 very good, 90–94 excellent, 95–100 classic. Higher means a more highly regarded wine.

81/100Good

Sweet and simple, with jellied blackberry and cherry flavors, harsh tannins and a sugary finish.

Flavor profile

An estimate of the wine's structure: body (how full it feels), acidity (tartness), sweetness, and tannin (the drying grip in reds).

Body90%

Acidity50%

Sweetness30%

Tannin90%

cherryblackberry

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