
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.
- Cabernet Sauvignon14
- Syrah/Shiraz10
- Bordeaux Red Blends7
- Rhône Blends4
- Nebbiolo3
- Merlot2
- Other Red Blends1
- Collectible14
- Older Vintages7
- Boutique1
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Woodward Canyon Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Oakford Vineyards Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (stained label) 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Simi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle - Signed by Robert Mondavi ) 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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