Lifevine, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

 I would imagine that the challenge of making “zero sugar” wine is to keep it in the “dry” zone and out of the “drying” zone — a touch of residual sugar can keep that drying astringency at bay.  This offering succeeds fairly well, with correct Cabernet character on the nose and in the mouth and reasonable fruit push in the finish where a firm grip lands without astringency.  This needs food to show its best — a well marbled steak will do the trick.