Underdog Grape · USA

Cabernet Pfeffer

A rare Central Coast red that tastes of white pepper and cranberry, and carries a name that lies twice over. It is not Cabernet, and nobody is certain what it actually is.

Tasting profile
White pepper and cranberry over a light, savory frame, with the kind of acid that begs for a slight chill.
Where it grows
California, United States
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

San Benito County, California, USA

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