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Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the most widely planted grape varieties, provides the backbone for iconic wines from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Chile, and beyond. Here's everything to know to find the ...
Renée Ary, winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards, agrees. “Yes, there's a big difference in the tannin profile of our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon versus what we see on our valley floor Cabernets.
The venture began in 2019, on the beaches of Mexico. Jessica and her husband, Justin Timberlake, gave Justin and Rose a one-of-a-kind wine made by family friend and acclaimed winemaker Katz as a ...
The estate’s owner and winemaker are so confident in their Merlot that winemaker Jeff Cole hosts a comparative tasting of his ...
Though Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon share similar names and qualities, these red grape varieties have distinct characteristics that set them apart in wine. Here's our breakdown of their ...
In California, cab is king. This is especially true in Napa Valley, which has become almost synonymous with the variety. It was the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars cabernet, from Napa, that dethroned ...
Cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc augment the merlot to create a complex and well-rounded profile. Classic dark cherry flavors, fine tannin and hints of dried herbs.
Cabernet Franc wines tend to have medium body with medium-to-high acidity and moderate tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon wines lean more full-bodied with similar acidity as Franc (depending on when the ...
California cabernet sauvignon occupies a paradoxical position in the United States. It’s the country’s signature wine, yet it holds little interest among important groups of wine drinkers.
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It buds and ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon. A typical blend in Saint Emilion is 65-75% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. The proportion of Cabernet Francs is lower in Médoc and Graves.