
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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Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Vineyard 7 and 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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- JS
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Cayuse Widowmaker Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserva 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Aconcagua Valley, Chile
- RP
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Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Hall Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
- RP
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- WE
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Paul Hobbs Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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- CG
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
- W&S
- WE
- RP
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Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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PlumpJack Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Poggio Al Lupo 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hall Segassia Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Grand Reve Collaboration Series Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- WS
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Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Quintessa 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- CG
- WE
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Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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