
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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Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Jonata El Desafio de Jonata 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Quintessa (375ML half-bottle) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon (3L Dbl Magnum) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon (6 Liter Bottle) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
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Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Quintessa (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Quintessa 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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