Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Central 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 Central Valley
The Central Valley (El Valle Central) of Chile is one of the most important wine-producing areas in South America in terms of Volume. It is also one of the largest wine regions, stretching from the Maipo Valley (just south of Santiago) to the southern end of the Maule Valley. This is a distance of almost 250 miles (400km) and covers a number of Climate types. The Central Valley wine region is easily (and often) confused with the geological Central Valley, which runs north–south for more than 620 miles (1000km) between the Pacific Coastal Ranges and the lower Andes.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 57% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 55% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 50% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 46% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 46% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 44% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 28% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 10% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022
If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...
To Kalon: Napa Valley’s star vineyard gets organic certification
To Kalon, a vineyard regarded as California’s crown jewel thanks to its enduring renown for producing world-class, top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon, has secured its legendary status with organic certification. Blue-chip producers such as Robert Mondavi, Schrader Cellars, To Kalon Vineyard Company and Cliff Lede have all cemented their reputations on To Kalon fruit. But as iconic as they and this vineyard are, there is always room for improvement. The past three years have seen rigorous overhauls w ...