Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of North Island
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of North Island.
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 North Island
New-zealand/north-island/northland">Northland, as its name suggests, is New Zealand's northernmost wine-producing region, around four hours' drive northwest of the country's largest city, Auckland. Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's red wines are mostly produced from Syrah, Pinotage">Pinotage and the Hybrid variety Chambourcin. Chardonnay leads the way for white wine grape varieties; Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are among the other varieties cultivated here.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CreamPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red currantPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MintPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PerfumePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- GraphitePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CedarPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- KiwiPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- StonePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black plumPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MentholPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Kylie Minogue launches her wine range in the US
The ‘Spinning Around’ singer launched the wines on her birthday in 2020 as part of a collaboration with London-based Benchmark Drinks. The firm, founded by former Accolade Wines chief executive Paul Schaafsma, specialises in celebrity partnerships. It has also launched wines in tandem with Sarah Jessica Parker, Ian Botham and Graham Norton. Yet the Kylie Minogue range has been one of the star performers, selling 3.5 million bottles in the UK and a further 1.5 million bottles in 15 international ...
Wine Australia closes Shanghai office after Chinese exports plunge
China was previously Australia’s leading export market, with sales worth $1.2 billion in the year to September 2020. However, Beijing then imposed a 212% tariff on imported wine from Australia as a retaliatory measure after Canberra called for an international investigation into China’s handling of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan. Trade minister Simon Birmingham called it ‘a very distressing time for many hundreds of Australian wine producers, who have built in good faith a sound market in China’ ...
What do Tannat wines taste like?
Red wines made from Tannat are classically deep-hued and intense with a lush kernel of black fruit, from plums to black cherry and cassis, wrapped in plenty of tannins that can range from bold to fine-grained and supple, with decisions in the vineyard and the cellar resulting in varying styles. Scroll down to see tasting notes & scores for 15 top Tannat wines Balance is always the key, and some of the best recent examples of Tannat wines integrate the variety’s tannin content with natu ...