cabernet

superior Bordeaux type of red wine

Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with Chardonnay, one of the most widely-planted of the world's noble grape varieties. The principal grape in many Bordeaux WineBordeaux wines, it is grown in most of the world's major wine regions, although it requires a long growing season to ripen properly. Many of the red wines regarded as among the world's greatest are made from, predominantly, Cabernet Sauvignon. World-class examples can improve for decades, and remain drinkable for a century.The particularly thick skin of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape results in wines that can be high in tannin which provides both structure and ageability. This varietal, while frequently aromatic and with an attractive finish, also tends to lack mid-palate richness and so is often blended with lower tannin, but "fleshy" tasting grapes, particularly Merlot and, especially in Australia, shiraz grapeShiraz / Syrah. Cabernet Franc is often used in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon to add aromatics. As a group, Cabernet Sauvignon wines are generally full-flavored, with a stronger flavor than Merlot for instance, and with a smooth and lingering "finish". One of the most characteristic aromas of warm-climate examples is cassis (blackcurrant), while cherry and other red berry notes are not uncommon. Cooler-climate examples often reveal greener, herbaceous notes, such as eucalyptus, and less attractively, green pepper/capsicum or Cannabis sativa. There is, however, a great deal of variation in flavor depending on the region, winemaking technique, seasonal weather, and bottle age. However, the wines still retain a remarkable ability to be recognisably Cabernet.Cabernet Sauvignon, like all noble wine grape varietalvarieties, is of the species ''Vitis vinifera'', and genetic studies in the 1990s indicated it is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.

Around the world -

Bordeaux - The grape is strongly associated with the great red wines of Bordeaux, such as those of the Médoc, where it is blended with varying quantities of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Although Cabernet Sauvignon will more often than not be the biggest single variety in the top Bordelais wines, its overall use is usually no more than 50 percent of the wine. Elsewhere in France it is used in varying quantities in several Roussillon wines, though generally in an attempt to imitate the wines of its Bordeaux neighbour.

Italy - Traditionally, Italian wine-makers have long regarded the Cabernet Sauvignon grape with suspicion, despite a long history there, and appears in very few of Italy's !Denominazione_di_Origine_Contr ollataDOCs. In Tuscany in the 1970s however, a number of top winemakers deliberately introduced Cabernet Sauvignon into their wines, despite knowing that it fell outside of the DOC system, and produced the top class wines that are often known as "Super Tuscans".

United States - California is, after Bordeaux, the world's largest grower of Cabernet Sauvignon, most notably in the Napa Valley and warmer American Viticultural AreaAVAs of Sonoma County. In California the area of Cabernet Sauvignon planted doubled in the 1990s, precipitously lowering prices and disrupting the health of the wine industry. As in Bordeaux, it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc to produce world-class wines. More commercial versions may be blended with Ruby Cabernet or other varietals that provide more structure and richness than Cabernet Sauvignon can provide. The grape has also found a home in Washington, though it requires the warmest vineyards in that state for it to ripen fully.

Other New World Producers - The grape's most notable success over the past decade has been its use in the wines of the "New World". The consistently optimal climates (more so than in Europe), strong investment and innovative winemaking techniques have allowed countries such as Chile and Australia to produce very good and at times, outstanding, quality Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines at competitive prices.

Aroma - Cabernet Sauvignon has a well defined aroma. In Old World wines, particularly those made in Bordeaux, this is characterised by a smell of violets, blackcurrant, cedar and spice. New World wines of this grape can often share the aromas of their Old World counterparts, but are more often dominated by aromas of chocolate, ripe jammy berries, oak, pepper and earth. In Australia, there is often a strong smell of eucalyptus, particularly in wines made in Coonawarra.Category:Grape varietiesde:Cabernet !Sauvignonfr:Cabernet-sauvignon it:Cabernet-Sauvignonnl:Cabern et? Sauvignonpl:Cabernet Sauvignonpt:Cabernet Sauvignonsv:Cabernet Sauvignon DEBUG REDIRECT (cabernet sauvignon)

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Fox Estate Winery
The roots of our family estate winery can be traced over thirty years of agricultural operations on the Wahluke Slope of the Saddle Mountains. Three generations of the Fox family have worked to produce wine grapes and wines of extraordinary caliber. Now in our seventh year of producing vintages in our own Fox Estate Winery label, our production has grown to include three varieties of white wines: Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Semillon, and five varieties of red wines: Sangiovese , Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Lemberger. In addition, our family produces the unique and extraordinary Mystic Gold, a true apple wine blended with fresh peach flavor that must be tasted to be believed! Our winery has been the recipient of many awards and accolades in out short time of production, including a coveted Gold Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition for our first offering of Riesling in 2001. Our wines styled to reflect the magic of the grapes grown on the Wahluke Slope. Easy to enjoy, our wines are styled to be savored. One of the most popular events at Fox Estate Winery is the Annual Pacific Northwest Brat Fest; held every third weekend in October at the winery. Wine tasting, live entertainment, authentic catering and dancing make this an enjoyable event for the entire family. We hope to see you all there! In addition, we often offer wine tasting on the lawn during the summer months, and Christmas specialties during the holiday season. From the Fox Family, Cheers!
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villavalenti.com
Italian restaurant ans sauce co..located near Albany,NY
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Enoteca Bussotti - Firenze-
Historical wine shop in Florence - ITALY. we'll ship all over the world!
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Cabernet Inn
A historic bed and breakfast.
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Cabernet Suites
Temporary corporate housing. Includes list of rates and amenities at properties in Oklahoma City, Edmond and Tulsa.
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