Species: Vitis Vinifera
Parentage: Cross between Cabernet franc & Sauvignon blanc
Aliases: Bouchet, Bouche, Petit-Bouchet, Petit-Cabernet, Petit-Vidure, Sauvignon Rouge, Bidure
Grape Color: Black
Regions: Bordeaux, Tuscany, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Australia
Other important regions include Tuscany, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Australia
Type(s) of Wine the Grape Produces:
Classified Bordeaux Estates, Californian cult wines
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Cabernet Sauvignon is wildly popular in wine regions throughout both the Old World and New World. Its most intimate roots trace back to the Bordeaux Wine Region in Southern France.
For an avid wine drinker, some major elements of the Cabernet Sauvignon are worth noting. The most distinctive element of Cabernet Sauvignon is its black currant aroma, which is present in all its wines worldwide.
Revered for being tough-skinned, its reputation Read more »
Craig Donofrio is an Advanced Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers and has worked and consulted for some of the nation's top restaurants. He is chief food/wine photographer at Grapevine Studios (www.grapevinestudios.blogspot.com).
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Cabernet Sauvignon on Snooth
May 2013
Got a couple of bottles of this from a wine tasting. Cinsault is strong, giving the wine a less than blended feel. Dry. The attraction comes from the name/location. What a fun wine to serve. Creates discussion at the table. Read More
May 2013
I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places ... were:2011 Rosé2009 Cabernet SauvignonAnd the AMAZING 2004 Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon possibly my first 100-point rated wine ever! I seriously nosed it for like 5 minuted before I tasted it. Outstanding!Then I visited Signorello as a friend works with them. ... Read More
May 2013
Lovely red aromas with hints of camphor, currant, cassis. Luscious and sexy on ... otherwise, really nice. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon15% Merlot15% Cabernet Franc88 pts.5/10/1 at wine Read More
May 2013
Dark chocolate covered cherry on the nose. Aromas of black cherry, currant and hints of camphor and mint. Light blackberry. On the palat, it's rich and supple. Very smooth with good balance and structure. Luscious, feminine and pretty. Very tasty.92 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Camphor driven red and black currant nose. Leans red. Nice perfume. Flavors of red cherry and currant with hints of cassis. Round tannins. Nice balance. Pretty wine.90 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Cabernet 63%, Merlot 19%, Malbec 18%Alcohol by volume: 13.5% Read More
May 2013
Rich, elegant cassis and kirsch on the nose. Elegant, polished currant aromas. Nice. Lush and richly textured on the palate. Creme de Cassis, Chambord and plum skin. Fleshy on the palate. Extracted style. Big and with juicy acid. Nice.90 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Aromas of black currant, licorice, oak and a touch of smoke. Rich extracted flavors of cassis, blackberry and currant. Rich and mouth-coating. Hints of anise, light earth, smoke and some plum. Very black and purple in the fruit profile. Big and bold cab. 88 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Nice red currant with hints of black currant and possessing great structure to lay it down a while. Great oak and vanilla notes over red berry with hints of black fruit. Dry. Really good balance and nice flavor.92 pts.5/10/13 at NWC room Read More
May 2013
Nice and very dark. Dark aromas and flavors with lots of black fruit. 88 pts.5/10/13 at NWC room Read More
Mar 18
Recently while in SanFrancisco we enjoyed Cedar Brook Cabernet Sauvignon. can you please tell me if this is available to purchase in australia?
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Jun 13, 2012
How ca we get it shipped to Illinois?
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Jun 11, 2012
a wonderfull mellow wine with no acidy after taste
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Apr 25, 2011
Thanks Don! Now I become baby for Cab club. Tell me more about great and reasonable Cabs for daily table.
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Apr 3, 2011
Where can I get Lilly Pilly Cab Sauv from Australia?
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Aug 16, 2010
Stonewood Cabernet Sauvignon
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May 12, 2010
I have a few bottles of 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Sonoma Valley, Christine Vineyards. They were made for a Private Label Collection. I would love to know more about this wine.
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Apr 25, 2010
trying to find availability of graf istvan
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Mar 15, 2010
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Feb 5, 2010
It a great wine for the price, however Snooth keeps putting Sauvignon Blanc in my cart when I try to purchase it. Very annoying.
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