At a glance

Producer

Bread & Butter Wines

Region

California, USA

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$12-$18 USD/bottle retail

Tasting profile

Ripe black cherry and cassis, vanilla oak, hints of mocha, soft mouthfeel.

Evolution: Will retain plush primary fruit and wood notes for several years before gradually losing intensity.

At peak: At peak, expect pronounced fruit, supple tannins, and prominent vanilla/cedar: best enjoyed young.

Structure

Acidity

Medium

Tannins

Medium, polished and smooth

Alcohol

Medium-plus (13.5%-14.5% ABV typical for this bottling)

Aging potential

Short to medium; not intended for long-term cellaring

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2027

Optimal window

2024 to 2028

Current status

Approachable now; young and fruit-forward.

Current condition

Fresh, fruit-driven, vibrant tannins; no signs of aging.

The wine's style and winemaking are crafted for immediate enjoyment rather than extended aging; primary fruit and oak-derived flavors diminish beyond 2027-2028.

Food pairing

Grilled steak, burgers with caramelized onions, BBQ, aged cheddar, roasted portobello mushrooms.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Sustainable farming at the grower level (reduced chemical use, water conservation); standard energy and packaging practices; no advanced sustainability packaging initiatives widely reported.

Bread & Butter Wines sources grapes from reputable, sometimes certified sustainable California vineyards, but as a larger commercial producer, the winery itself lacks full-spectrum sustainability certifications (like Napa Green, Organic, or Demeter Biodynamic) for this bottling. Standard industry efforts are made to conserve water and farm sustainably, but no advanced environmental targets or carbon reduction protocols are publicly documented. Packaging is conventional (glass bottle, standard closure). Carbon footprint is typical for mass-produced California wines—moderate domestically, higher when exported. Overall, it achieves a middling sustainability score—better than many industrial wines, but not among leaders in ecological rigor.