Cabernet Sauvignon

"Embark on a journey with Cabernet Sauvignon, the world's favorite red wine grape born from the adventurous union of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in Bordeaux, France. This bold varietal, celebrated for its intense concentration and aging potential, beckons to thrill-seekers seeking culinary escapades.

Pairing perfectly with rich grilled meats, peppery sauces, and boldly flavored dishes, Cabernet Sauvignon tantalizes taste buds with a diverse array of tasting notes. From the OG Cabernet Sauvignon haven of Bordeaux, where black currant, anise, tobacco leaf, plum sauce, and pencil lead dance on the palate, to the North Coast, California's audacious claim to Cabernet fame marked by black currant, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco, and mint.

Venture Down Under to South Australia, where the Coonawarra region's warm climate and red clay soils yield robust Cabernets with notes of black plum, white pepper, currant candy, chocolate, and bay leaf. Across the globe in Chile, savor exceptional values as Aconcagua, Maipo, Cachapoal, and Colchagua Valleys unveil blackberry, black cherry, fig paste, baking spices, and green peppercorn in their bold Cabernet expressions.

Uncover Cabernet Sauvignon's unlikely origins in the Aquitaine Department of France, revealed by daring UC Davis researchers in 1997. Discover its family ties to Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Carménère, and Sauvignon Blanc, sharing intriguing green flavors reminiscent of aromatic compounds found in green bell peppers. Join us in unlocking the mystery and adventure behind every sip of Cabernet Sauvignon – where the wild and refined collide in a symphony of flavors."

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