Elvis "The King" Cabernet Sauvignon

Elvis "The King" Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi, California, bottled at 13.9% ABV in a 750ml format. Produced in official collaboration with Graceland and the Elvis Presley estate, each bottle is individually numbered, making it both a serious wine and a licensed collectible. Wine Business Monthly named the parent label Graceland Cellars one of the hottest small wine brands of the year.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13.9%  |  Origin: Lodi, California  |  Aged 24 Months in French Oak  |  Winemaker: Brett Ehlers, E2 Family Winery

Production & Heritage

Elvis "The King" Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by winemaker Brett Ehlers of E2 Family Winery, working with fruit sourced from Lodi — one of California's most prolific Cabernet-growing regions, known for warm days, cool delta breezes, and deep sandy loam soils. The wine spends a full 24 months aging in French oak barrels, a generous maturation period that builds structural complexity beyond what many wines at this price tier receive. The collaboration with Graceland and the Elvis Presley estate means each bottle carries individual numbering and official licensing, distinguishing it from novelty celebrity wines that lack genuine winemaking ambition.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dark fruit leads immediately — ripe blackberry and black cherry rise from the glass, followed by layers of toasted oak and a distinct espresso-like roast character. A subtle vanilla sweetness rounds out the nose as the wine opens.

Taste: The entry is plush with concentrated blackberry and ripe plum, giving way to mocha and baking spice at mid-palate. The 24-month French oak aging shows clearly here, contributing toasted oak depth and a creamy vanilla thread without overwhelming the fruit. Tannins are soft and finely polished, creating a round, velvety texture that carries the dark fruit flavors forward.

Finish: Warm and lingering, with dark fruit and baking spice persisting well past the final sip. The tannin structure is smooth enough to feel luxurious without any harsh grip, and a subtle mocha note stays behind as a final signature.

How to Drink Elvis Cabernet

This Cabernet rewards a straightforward pour at cool room temperature — around 60–65°F — where its dark fruit and oak complexity can fully express themselves. A few minutes in the glass after pouring helps the espresso and vanilla aromatics emerge. For cocktail-adjacent serves, try it in a Cabernet Sangria with blackberries and orange, where its ripe fruit holds up to citrus; a Kalimotxo (red wine and cola over ice), where its bold structure and vanilla character balance the sweetness; or a classic Mulled Wine during cooler months, as the existing mocha and spice notes align naturally with warm-spice additions like cinnamon and clove.

Best For

• Gifting an Elvis fan or music memorabilia collector who also appreciates wine
• Steak night dinners where a bold, oak-aged Cabernet anchors the table
• Adding a conversation-starting bottle to a themed wine tasting lineup
• Displaying as a numbered collectible alongside other officially licensed Presley merchandise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elvis Cabernet taste like? It delivers rich blackberry, ripe plum, and black cherry fruit layered with mocha, vanilla, and toasted oak from 24 months of French oak aging. The tannins are soft and velvety, producing a warm, lingering finish with dark fruit and spice.

How does Elvis Cabernet compare to 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon? Both are celebrity-affiliated California-sourced Cabernets at approachable price points, but Elvis "The King" spends a notably longer 24 months in French oak compared to many wines in this category, resulting in a more polished tannin structure. The Elvis bottling also carries individual numbering and official estate licensing, adding collectible value beyond the wine itself.

Is Elvis Cabernet good for sipping neat? Yes — the velvety texture, soft tannins, and generous dark fruit make it a comfortable and rewarding pour on its own without requiring food to balance it.

Where is Elvis Cabernet made? It is produced in Lodi, California, by winemaker Brett Ehlers of E2 Family Winery. Lodi sits in the northern San Joaquin Valley, a warm-climate region renowned for producing richly concentrated red wines.

What foods pair well with Elvis Cabernet? Grilled ribeye steak works exceptionally well, as the charred exterior mirrors the wine's toasted oak character. Slow-smoked BBQ brisket complements the blackberry and mocha notes. Dark chocolate desserts echo the espresso finish. Aged cheddar or Gouda offer a savory counterpoint to the fruit concentration. Herb-crusted lamb chops pair naturally with the wine's spice and polished tannins.

What sizes does Elvis Cabernet come in? Elvis "The King" Cabernet Sauvignon is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Elvis Cabernet worth the price? It positions as an accessible, everyday-to-mid-range Cabernet, but the 24-month French oak aging and individually numbered bottles offer more substance and collectibility than many wines at a comparable tier. For Elvis enthusiasts, the official Graceland licensing adds tangible value beyond what is in the glass.

Why Elvis Cabernet?

What separates this bottle from the crowded field of celebrity wines is genuine winemaking commitment — 24 months in French oak is a maturation period typically reserved for wines at significantly higher price points. Brett Ehlers and E2 Family Winery bring real Lodi winemaking credentials to the project, and the results show in the polished tannin structure and layered dark fruit profile. The official Graceland estate collaboration and individually numbered bottles give it legitimate collectible status that novelty wines simply cannot match. For anyone who wants a bold, well-made California Cabernet that also happens to honor the King of Rock and Roll, this is the bottle that earns both roles.