Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of California - Page 8
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?
- Red fruitPresent in 87% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 84% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 83% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 63% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 62% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 61% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 30% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 19% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlueberryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Château Lafon-Rochet appoints Christophe Congé as MD
Having joined Domaine Barons de Rothschild in 1999, Congé has since held the role of oenologist and wine operations manager across Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Duhart Milon for over 22 years. He has now been appointed MD of Saint-Estèphe fourth growth Château Lafon-Rochet. He takes on his new role with immediate effect. Congé will work closely with Emmanuel Cruse, director of Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, which acquired Château Lafon-Rochet from the Tesseron family last year. The appoint ...
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 ...
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...