Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon [cab-er-NAY SO-vin-yon]

About:

Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of Red wines and is one of the world’s most recognized red grape varieties and is grown in almost every wine producing country. The varietal does much better in warmer weather areas and not as good in areas with early winters. The grape is believed to be a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon originated in Bordeaux France. In this area Cabernet is many times blended with one or more of the approved grapes which are: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Malbec. Many vintners around the world try to make wines in a Bordeaux style and blend a portion of these grapes into their Cabernet Sauvignon as well. Cabernet Sauvignon is also bottled as entirely Cabernet as well without blending other grapes. In Australia Cabernet is blended sometimes with Shiraz.