Just Enough Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, California

Bright cherry, vanilla, and sandalwood open with a polished balance of ripe fruit, warm spice, and savory depth. 2023 Just Enough Cabernet Sauvignon is a Central Coast blend sourced primarily from Paso Robles, where abundant sunshine supports ripening while cooler evenings help preserve freshness. Aged for 15 to 18 months with 25% new French oak, it reflects Just Enough Wines’ approach to combining serious wine production with the ease and precision of a consciously canned format.

Product Details:

• Founders: Jessica Cox (Hershfield), Kaitlyn Lo
• Director of Winemaking: Carolyn Morrice
• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Teroldego
• Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 1% Teroldego
• Farming: Sustainably crafted with fruit from certified sustainable vineyards
• Vineyard Source: Primarily Paso Robles
• Aging: 15 to 18 months with 25% new French oak
• pH: 3.82
• Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/L
• ABV: 14.5%
• Body: Full-bodied
• No Added Sugar: Yes
• Gluten Free: Yes
• Vegan Friendly: Yes
• Non-GMO: Yes
• Minimal Intervention: Producer stated

Sensory Description:

Bright cherry leads the profile, layered with vanilla and sandalwood from the wine’s measured oak influence. Darker tones of black plum and black raspberry add depth, while hints of black pepper, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee bring a savory dimension to the ripe fruit. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with firm tannins balanced by freshness and a persistent cherry-and-spice finish.

Awards & Accolades:

• Score: Wine Enthusiast 90 Points, 2026
• Silver: San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2026

Winemaker's Background:

Just Enough Wines was founded in 2020 by Jessica Cox (Hershfield) and Kaitlyn Lo around the idea of creating a more conscious drinking experience centered on quality, portioning, and convenience. The founders developed the brand in response to occasions when opening a full bottle felt excessive, creating a canned format intended to provide a more measured serving without treating the wine itself as secondary. Director of Winemaking Carolyn Morrice leads the current winemaking program, while the company works with California fruit and emphasizes certified sustainable vineyard sourcing. Just Enough describes its philosophy through the “golden line,” the balance between not enough and too much, bringing considered wine production together with an uncomplicated format.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 15 to 17 degrees Celsius in a Bordeaux-style or medium-sized red wine glass to emphasize the cherry fruit, oak spice, and structured tannins. Pair with steak frites, pepper-crusted ahi tuna, braised beef short ribs, pigs in a blanket, or dark chocolate-covered pretzels.