Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Similkameen Valley
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Similkameen Valley.
More informations about the variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
The wine region of Similkameen Valley is located in the region of British Columbia of Canada. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos du Soleil or the Domaine Orofino produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Similkameen Valley are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Similkameen Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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