My Essential Cabernet Sauvignon

My Essential is a project founded by renowned Master Sommelier Richard Betts in 2013. Richard wanted to create a line of crowd-pleasing, affordable, yet highly commendable wines to live up to his motto that “wine is a grocery, not a luxury.” In partnership with estates in Southern France, Anderson Valley, and another CA location, Richard has succeeded at creating three wines of exceptional character at an exceptional price point: respectively, a Rosé, a Sauvignon Blanc and a Cabernet Sauvignon. Volio manages the sales and marketing of the My Essential brand in the US. Not intended to be more serious than it is, but a great example of Cabernet from California. Meant to stand up to more expensive appellations from Napa and Sonoma, this red is medium full bodied, rich, and opulent without the fancy tasting room or chateau.