Wines made from Ruby-cabernet grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Ruby-cabernet as a single variety or as a blend of California.
More informations about the variety Ruby-cabernet
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and preserved acidity under warm conditions, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, spice and blackcurrant-leaf herbal notes. Round palate, fruity finish. Productive and heat-tolerant, it produces high-volume reds in California (Central Valley), South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico and Israel. Californian variety created in 1936 by Harold Olmo at UC Davis (Cabernet Sauvignon × Carignan).
More informations about the region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
What are the typical flavors of the Ruby-cabernet grape variety?
- OakPresent in 24% of Ruby-cabernet
- Red fruitPresent in 23% of Ruby-cabernet
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Ruby-cabernet
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Ruby-cabernet
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Ruby-cabernet