Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of California - Page 3
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 97% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 97% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 90% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 89% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 88% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 86% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 53% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 52% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- RaspberryPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021
In a year when travel was almost impossible, wine has been a fine companion. In terms of varieties I have been drinking a vinous A to Z: everything from Albillo (Cebreros) to Zibibbo (Pantelleria, Italy). Specifically I have been enjoying Cariñena from Priorat and Rioja, plus Garnachas – white, red and hairy – from Terra Alta, Rioja and Gredos, as well as Greek Xinomavro from Naoussa and Xarel.lo from Catalunya. Scroll down for Sarah Jane Evans MW’s top 10 wines of 2021 Not forgetting Menc ...
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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 ...