Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Arizona
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Arizona.
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 Arizona
Arizona is located in the extreme Southwestern corner of the United States of America, bordered by Mexico to the south and southern California to the west. It covers 300,000 km² (114,000 square miles) between latitudes 31°N and 36°N. The main varieties used to make Arizona wines are Syrah, Viognier, Muscat and, of course, the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. They do best in cooler regions, especially in the southwest.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent 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 ...
BBQ wines: Great bottles to drink with all your barbecue dishes
What kind of wine should you serve at a BBQ? With the weather (hopefully) on our side, there are few things better than a barbecue in the sunshine accompanied by a delicious glass of wine. Choosing a good bottle for your barbecue can really elevate the occasion, although for something a little less formal, there’s plenty to choose from in terms of canned or bag-in-box wines instead. Forget those days of washing down a burnt burger with warm Chardonnay or a ‘cooked’ red served in a plastic ...
Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...