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Esser 2008 Pinot Noir (California)
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Pinots at this price are usually pretty awful, but this bucks the trend and offers real value. It shows the silky texture, dryness and rich cherry-cola flavors you want in the variety, with an added touch of barrel age. The result is welcome. Production was 4,000 cases.
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)
Esser 2007 Chardonnay (California)
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- $15
A bit thin and earthy, but dry, with modest, everyday flavors of peaches and pears.
— S.H.
(12/1/2009)
Esser 2009 Pinot Noir (Monterey)
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- $12
Too sharp, with a bite of acidity and green tannins, but otherwise a decent introductory wine for learning about Pinot Noir’s charms. It’s dry and silky, with red cherry flavors.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Esser 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Monterey)
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- $12
Soft, sweet and simple, with berry, cherry and mint flavors. Not much going on, even at this price.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Esser 2008 Chardonnay (California)
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- $10
Sweet and oaky, in the modern style, with oodles of buttered toast, caramel corn, vanilla cream and pineapple jam flavors.
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)
Esser 2009 Merlot (Monterey)
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- $12
Okay for everyday use, like at a big party where nobody cares what’s in the glass as long as it’s red. It’s a dry, full-bodied Merlot, with some decent fruit.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Esser 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
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- $10
Too heavy and soft, like a melted mocha-raspberry sundae. Lacks structure, which makes it taste too sweet.
— S.H.
(6/1/2010)
Esser 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey)
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- $12
Chardonnay in name only. It’s a simple, watery wine, with sweet apricot, tangerine and faux oak flavors.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
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