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Cabernet Pfeffer

Pronounced kab-er-NAY FEF-er

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
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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

If you like

Pinot Noir

Wines like Cabernet Pfeffer

Trousseau / BastardoCounoiseKadarkaPaís

Cabernet Pfeffer: common questions

What wine is Cabernet Pfeffer similar to?
If you usually drink Pinot Noir, Cabernet Pfeffer is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Trousseau / Bastardo, Counoise, Kadarka.
Read the deep diveCabernet Pfeffer: California's Peppery Red With No Real Name

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