
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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MX Wines Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Schrader Cellars) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Carter Cellars Revilo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Merus Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Dalla Valle Casa Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
- W&S
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, California
- RP
- WE
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Quintessa 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- CG
- WE
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (slightly torn label) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, California
- WE
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Bond Pluribus 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Larkmead Solari Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- CG
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Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
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Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
- WE
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PlumpJack Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Clos Du Val Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Roy Estate Estate Proprietary Red 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Castle Rock Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Robert Mondavi Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Mount St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (bin soiled label) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS