
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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Caves Sao Joao Poco do Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Portugal
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Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Arrowood Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (bin soiled label) 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (torn label) 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (loose capsule) 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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V. Sattui Preston Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Quintessa 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Grgich Hills Estate Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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La Motte Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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