
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. 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 is right at home 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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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- CG
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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Etude Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Silverado Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Beringer Chabot Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Arrowood Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
- RP
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La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum - loose capsules) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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La Jota 12th Anniversary Howell Mt. Cabernet Sauvignon 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1993Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS