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Esser Cellars 2001 Chardonnay (California)
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- $8
A rich, opulent wine at an unbelievable price, this Chard has layers of ripe peaches, pears and tropical fruits, and a lush overlay of toasty oak. The wonderfully creamy texture leads to a long, spicy finish. Despite the statewide appellation, this is as good as many regional Chardonnays.
— S.H.
(6/1/2003)
Esser Cellars 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
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- $8
Here’s a fruity wine brimming with strong blackberry and cherry flavors, and a rich, spicy earthiness like cinnamon espresso. There are some raisiny notes but they add complexity to this dry, softly complex wine.
— S.H.
(6/1/2003)
Esser Cellars 2005 Chardonnay (California)
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- Online Exclusive
- $10
Manfred Esser ran Cuvaison, so he knows Chardonnay. This wine is mainly from Clarksburg, and shows good ripeness, but is balanced by firm acidity. Barrel fermented and aged sur lie, it’s crisp and fruity, with freshly picked apple, pineapple, peach, mango and vanilla flavors that finish dry and spicy. The acidity really is racy. At 19,000 cases, it is widely available.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
Esser Cellars 2006 Merlot (California)
- Best Buy
- $10
A nice, firm Merlot, very dry and tannic, with herb-infused cherry and berry flavors and some sharpness in the finish. Shows quite a bit of elegance and finesse for this everyday price.
— S.H.
(11/15/2008)
Esser Cellars 2001 Merlot (California)
- Best Buy
- $8
This dry wine has a clean, swift mouthfeel, dominated by fresh acidity and firm young tannins. There’s just enough berry-cherry flavor to stand on its own or accompany a good steak.
— S.H.
(4/1/2004)
Esser Cellars 2002 Pinot Noir (California)
- $12
Simple, but gets the Pinot job done. Delicate and dry, with cola, cherry and spice flavors and a touch of oak.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Esser Cellars 2005 Merlot (California)
- $10
Tons of ripe cherry fruit flavors mark this soft, slightly sweet wine, along with herbal tastes of wild thyme and rosemary. Calls for roasted leg of lamb, with butter-sautéed baby potatoes.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
Esser Cellars 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
- $9
Decent everyday Cab, a little rough, but dry and fruity. Has a hit of blackberry essence on the finish.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
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