2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, No Fine Print

• Style: Full-bodied, fruit-forward Cabernet
• Taste: Blackberry, cocoa, cedar, violet with bright acidity
• Food: Grilled beef, steak, BBQ, game
• Occasion: Weeknight drinking, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Now, no cellaring needed; 14% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Blackberry and cocoa perfume the nose, with whispers of cedar and violet. The palate balances dark-fruit ripeness against bright acidity, while soft, velvety tannins invite you to drink this wine now without cellaring demands. At 14% alcohol, it arrives with genuine generosity—ripe California fruit tempered by the 2023 vintage's long, cool growing season, which kept sugars steady and acidity clean.

The Winery — No Fine Print

An exciting venture from Chicago-born music executive Pat Corcoran and the Mariani brothers of Sonoma's Scribe Winery, No Fine Print launched in 2018 as a dedication to hospitality. What began as a personal project has matured into something genuinely worth seeking out; the UK became the first export market in 2022. The 2023 North Coast Cabernet showcases sustainable-certified fruit from Lodi's sub-appellations, crafted with night harvesting and careful maceration for fruit integrity. A blend of 96% Cabernet and 4% Merlot (the latter a whisper of softness rather than announcement), it's finished with judicious oak—one-third French and toasted, the rest stainless steel to preserve varietal character—and is vegan-friendly.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Cabernet Sauvignon at this level demands good company, and this wine delivers generously. Pair it with grilled beef and steak, BBQ, stews and braises, roast dinners, or game and venison. The judiciously balanced oak gives structure without drowning the fruit, making it a wine that sits comfortably at the intersection of approachability and craft. Drink it now—no fuss, real flavour. If this catches your eye, explore the rest of our curated selections, including more examples of Full Bodied Red Wine.