Monterey may not be your first option when looking for Cabernet, but it has had a presence in the region that predates Pinot Noir. More recent plantings are carefully located for microclimate and soil reasons, and the practice is paying dividends in wines like this one. Cool climate acidity keeps this wine on the lively side, and for twenty bucks you will be hard pressed to find a better example.
Long Valley Ranch, Monterey County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
By Rich Cook