
Cabernet Sauvignon
Learn about Cabernet Sauvignon — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe. Inherently high in tannins and acidity, the best bottlings of Cabernet can age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in temperate climates like Bordeaux where it forms the base of the Medoc reds. These blends are typically mostly Cabernet with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. (Enjoying a great deal of success in various regions around the world, this blend is now globally referred to as a Bordeaux Blend.) Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines.
Tasting Notes for Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine rich in color, tannin and extract. It expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, plum, currant, spice and tobacco. In the Old World you'll often find the more earthy side of Cabernet Sauvignon wine. In warmer regions like California, Washington, Argentina, Chile and Australia, you can typically expect more upfront fruit flavors.
Perfect Food Pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon wine pairs well with rich, intense meat dishes—beef, lamb and venison, in particular—where its opulent fruit and decisive tannins make an equal match to the dense protein of the meat. With a mature Cabernet, opt for tender, slow-cooked meat dishes.
Sommelier Secrets for Cabernet Sauvignon
Despite the modern importance and ubiquity of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is actually a relatively young variety. In 1997, DNA profiling revealed the grape to be a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc which took place in 17th century southwestern France.
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Elyse Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Force Majeure Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Acre Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Guarachi Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Neyers Ame Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hestan Vineyards Meyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Snowden Brothers Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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Stonestreet Rockfall Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
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Meadowcroft Mt. Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
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Schug Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Quilt Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Mi Sueno Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Brand N95 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Zuccardi Finca Los Membrillos 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Brand Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Reynolds Family Winery Stags Leap Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Frank Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Neyers Neyers Ranch-Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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