Cabernet Sauvignon
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 wines, it is grown in most of the world\'s wine regions, although it requires a long growing season to ripen properly and gives low yields. Many of the red wines regarded as among the world\'s greatest, such as Red Bordeaux, are predominantly made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. 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 / 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``.
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. 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 or green pepper/capsicum. There is, however, a great deal of variation in flavor depending on the region, winemaking technique, seasonal weather, and bottle age. Nonetheless the wines retain a remarkable ability to be recognizably Cabernet.
Cabernet Sauvignon, like all noble wine grape varieties, 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.
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In this categoryAraucano Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best adapted grape varieties to the cool climate of Colchagua, Central Valley, Chile. The grapes undergo a long maceration on the skins and the resultant wine is briefly matured in oak casks. The result - a classic Cabernet with aromas of spices and mint with good eight on the palate and sufficient structure to enjoy now and keep for 3-5 years. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: Argentina Code: 70574
Bonnievale C C C Red 2010
Easy drinking soft red wine with friendly tannins. Fruit driven with the appealing nuances of sweet cherry and black and red berry fruits from Cabernet Franc in the blend. {Produced from three cultivars beginning with C - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Cabernet Franc. Alc 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75952
Boschendal Cabernet Sauvignon 1979
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Vintage: non-vintag Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Code: 31173
Bradgate Cab. Sauv./Merlot 2008
Alc 14% Screw Cap A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (43%) Merlot (41%) and Shiraz (16%). The ripe blackberry Cabernet Sauvignon flavours blend easily with the velvety rich plummy fruit of the Merlot. Shiraz adds a spicy, red berry complexity. Maturation in new and used French oak barrels (expensive!) results in an harmonious integration of soft tannins and fruit. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75621
Buitenverwachting Christine 2006
Christine is iconic in South Africa. It has been at the forefront of "Bordeaux Blends" for many years and consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Petit Verdot and Malbec, offering rich red fruit characters of ripe cherry and blackcurrant with dark chocolate and tobacco undertones. Extremely elegant, hugely rich and complex with a sympathetic gentle integration of French Oak. For the connoisseur. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75022
Buitenverwachting Meifort 2007
Cabernet Sauvignon 60% Cabernet Franc 35% Merlot 5%. Full bodied and complex red 'Bordeaux' blend. Warm and inviting nose and showing elegant plum, red cherries, soft black fruits combined with spicy oak abd tobacco characters. An interesting alternative to Bordeaux. Alc 14% [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 75909
Cabernet Sauvignon Terre de Cade 2007
So often Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with other grape varieties but here is a wine that can stand alone and give great pleasure. Bright red garnet in colour, an attractive bouquet of black fruit (cassis, blackberries) with a hint of roasted coffee and full bodied flavour with soft, silky smooth tannins with a brush of chocolate in the mouth. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 71642
Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Alc 14%. One of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon wines from South Africa, full of quality and racy character. Concentrated dark fruits of black- currant and cassis, laced with a subtle mint undertone. Fifteen months maturation in French oak adds a hint of tobacco leaf and adds an intricate smokey element to this complex wine. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 75848
Cederberg V Generations Cab. Sauv. 2000
A serious boutique-style wine from a single, low-yield vineyard of 23 years old. Deep, almost black colour. 18 months in 100% new French oak has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, with tobacco/eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot to soften the firm Cabernet muscle. A wine with power and depth for a long life. Gold-SA Trophy Wine Show (SA Top 25 wines). Silver Medal-London International Wine/Spirit Competition. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2000 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 53180
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