Cabernet Sauvignon

About Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon appeared in Bordeaux in the middle of the 17^th Century, due to the natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It has a full body with classic flavours black cherry, black currant, red bell pepper, cedar and baking spices.

Cabernet Sauvignon Regions

Bordeaux
California
Coonawarra
Spain
Chile

Taste profile

Warm climate Cabernet Sauvignon wines from places like California, Coonawarra and Spain tend to be more fruit forward with blackberry dominant flavours as well as higher alcohol and riper tannins. Those from cooler areas like Bordeaux and Chile have more red fruit flavours and a lighter body.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted wine grape in the world, with over 700,000 acres planted. It thrives all over the world, especially in France, Chile, Australia and USA.