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 Cabernet Sauvignon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape - Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Information Page.
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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon   (750 words)

  
 Cabernet Franc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cabernet Franc is a red wine grape variety similar to and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the Hungarian wine region of Villány the grape is used in Bordeaux-style blends and is also bottled as a varietal wine.
Many of the red wines of the Loire are primarily Cabernet Franc, although it is not mentioned on the label.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Franc   (247 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon Grape - Cellarnotes.net
Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape in the
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape produces distinctive wines that are tannic and can have long aging potential.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a small dark thick skinned grape that gives average yields.
http://www.cellarnotes.net/cabernet_sauvignon_grape.html   (188 words)

  
 *Northwest Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon is the world's second-most-widely planted wine grape.
The vineyard consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling grapes.
Despite the similarity of the grapes' names, cabernet sauvignon's genetic link to the sauvignon blanc grape, the source of a light white wine, is a surprise.
http://www.northwest-wine.com/cabernet-sauvignon-washington-oregon.html   (5743 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine from Hawley Wine, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, California
Cabernet from Shubert Vineyard was harvested September 19 and the Hawley Cabernet was harvested on September 23, 2003.
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested during the mid-September at an average of 24.0 ° Brix.
This wine was produced from Valhall Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (77%) and Hawley Vineyard Merlot (23%).
http://www.hawleywine.com/Cabernet.html   (1345 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com
If not the king, as many argue, Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly the most successful and popular of the top-quality red wine grapes.
, and longevity of wines made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape are what makes it so popular.
There are a multitude of well-made Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines made throughout the world.
http://www.epicurious.com/drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=5698   (455 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of all red wine grapes.
A wine can be label Cabernet Sauvignon and still contain up to 25% other grapes, whereas in other countries, it is 100% or nothing.
Although the grape has great attributes, it excels when blended with other grapes, usually Merlot and Cabernet Franc as done in Bordeaux.
http://www.internetwines.com/wines-cabernet-sauvignon.html   (133 words)

  
 Wine Guide - Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet is an excellent accompaniment to red meats, especially steak and roast beef.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a late-ripening variety, with small, deeply colored, thick-skinned berries that yield dark, intensely flavored, tannic, long-lived wines that often require years of aging to soften and become drinkable.
Cabernet Sauvignon profits from blending with other complementary grape types, such as the softer, fruitier merlot and the highly perfumed cabernet franc (with which it is customarily blended in Bordeaux), and also from extended wood aging, most notably in French oak barrels.
http://drinkwine.com/wine_guide/varietals/cabernet.html   (444 words)

  
 Bordeaux.com - The Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Cabernet's berries contain a very high ratio of pip to pulp (almost one to 12), which can make the wine harsh and tannic if it is not tempered by other grape varieties.
During vinification, Cabernet grapes release a high level of phenolics that provide a rich palate of aromas in the resulting wine.
Cabernet — that magic word is one of the first that wine neophytes learn to pronounce.
http://www.bordeaux.com/eg_cabernet.html   (993 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot and to a lesser extent Cabernet Franc, are the principal grapes grown in the Bordeaux region of France.
Color: Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine that is dark garnet purple in color that turns to brown with extended periods of aging.
When Sangiovese is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, and to a lesser extent Merlot or Syrah, a “Super-Tuscan” wine is created.
http://www.raffaldini.com/g_cabernetsauvignon.shtml   (416 words)

  
 CNN Food Central - Cabernet Sauvignon wine called good for arteries - April 26, 1999
Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its deep flavor and aroma.
are found in red wines, particularly in Cabernet Sauvignon grapes of Bordeaux," he wrote.
LONDON (CNN) -- Cabernet Sauvignon, a rich and hearty wine, may be one of the best varietals for a healthy heart, according to a French researcher.
http://www.cnn.com/FOOD/news/9904/26/wine.health   (394 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon - Information on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon wines
The grape is widely planted in California where Cabernet Sauvignon based wines are distinguished by their rich mixture of cassis, mint, eucalyptus and vanilla oak.
The wine is medium to full-bodied, tannic, and in need of 10 years of cellaring.
In Italy barrique aged Cabernet Sauvignon is a key component in Super Tuscans such as Tignanello and Sassicaia, either on its own or as part of a blend with Sangiovese.
http://www.bbr.com/GB/db/grape-variety/CS/Cabernet-Sauvignon?ID=null   (962 words)

  
 decanter.com - the route to all good wine
Famous, fabulous and fabled, Cabernet Sauvignon is responsible for many of the world's greatest wines and is, arguably, the grandest of all red wine varieties.
Cabernet can be herbaceous when a little unripe with capsicum notes, becoming blackcurranty or cassis-like often with cedary, musky and spicy qualities.
The least of the Bordeaux trio of Sauvignon, Semillon and Muscadelle, this grape nevertheless adds a certain fragrant quality to the dry and sweet whites of Bordeaux and is responsible for the wonderfully sticky, malty, fortified Tokays of north-east Victoria.
http://www.decanter.com/learning/grapeguide.php   (6832 words)

  
 Cabernet Franc
Consequently vineyards in climates where rain is a harvest-time threat often plant this grape, in place of or in addition to cabernet sauvignon.
Cabernet franc vines bear thinner-skinned, earlier-ripening grapes with lower overall acidity, when compared to cabernet sauvignon.
Both cabernet varieties are among the five major grapes of Bordeaux.
http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/cab-franc.htm   (340 words)

  
 CK Mondavi: Our Pride and Passion for Three Generations
A refreshing wine on its own, this Chardonnay is also the perfect accompaniment to roast chicken, seafood, hearty cheeses, and pastas with cream sauce.
Enjoy this Zinfandel with any barbecue fare, hearty pastas, aged cheeses and beef or pork dishes.
Using grapes harvested at their peak of ripeness, fermented, and then aged in small oak barrels for additional complexity, our wine is an excellent alternative to the standard varietals.
http://www.ckmondavi.com/wines.html   (589 words)

  
 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The result is a seductive, silky Cabernet Sauvignon that unfolds with black cherry and cassis fruit flavors with nuances of licorice and violet.
The exceptionally long hang time of the 2000 vintage gave Cabernet Sauvignon grapes fully ripe flavors and supple tannins.
This wine is a blend of four SLD vineyards that yield grapes of exceptionally forward fruit expression and fine tannins.
http://www.techspeed.com/robertmondavi/flyer4/cabernetsougivon.htm   (804 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 ($25) was pure redfruity, cassis-cabernet flavor, with a lot of backbone and a nice roundness that, say, the Beringer KV was lacking.
Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 1996 ($375) (Cult Madness): Loads of ripe candy-fruity plum-tinged cassis fruit, dense and rich and sweet-smelling, cassis-plum reduction sauce with a hint of chocolate stirred in.
Scott's biodynamic trophy wines, this wine is a medium garnet with a dark shadowy cast in the center of the glass.
http://www.compleatwinegeek.com/grapes/cab.html   (13069 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
The '02 Ch Souverain Cabernet is supple, with a mix of ripe currant, plum, herb, green olive, cedar and exotic spice; well-focused with a pleasant sense of harmony and finesse.
Ripe with a boatload of oak, the sumptitous '02 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet is a classy, crowd-pleasing wine; pair with prime rib of beef.
The '01 Trefethen Cabernet is focused on youthful power; the wine's black plum pudding flavors rest within the austere, mineral character of its tannins.
http://www.favoritebeverages.com/cabernet-sauvignon   (320 words)

  
 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Cabernet Sauvignon, is one of the worlds easily made wines.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a late to ripen variety.
Wine exports from the region started early in Roman times though not necessarily with Cabernet Sauvignon.
http://www.rowlandcellars.com/desc_cab_sauv.html   (231 words)

  
 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon
Because Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignons are neither fined nor filtered there will be some sediment on the cork or at the bottom of the bottle.
On the palate the wine is confirmation of the aroma---as a great wine should be.
Aromas of earth, cedar and dark cherry of Cabernet Sauvignon dominate.
http://www.smithmadrone.com/wine_cab99.html   (246 words)

  
 Unusual Wines - Cabernet Sauvignon
Most wines are blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Cabernet Sauvignon is grown here for world famous and expensive wines such as Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and Chateau Latour.
Cabernet Sauvignon makes a dry wine with blackcurrant flavors and a cedar wood perfume.
http://www.winelabels.org/artcab.htm   (286 words)

  
 Guenoc Winery - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon - North Coast
81% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot, 5% petit verdot, 4% cabernet franc
79% cabernet sauvignon, 11% cabernet franc, 7%petit verdot, 3% merlot
81% cabernet sauvignon, 11% merlot, 4% carignan (origin in northern Spain’s Cariñena district), 2% petit verdot, 2% cabernet franc
http://www.guenoc.com/detail_estate_cab.html   (849 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
This wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.
This wine is typically a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.
This wine is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc.
http://www.cullenwines.com.au/pages/wines/cab_sav_merl.htm   (1554 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon Notes
I greatly enjoyed this cabernet, which was brilliantly paired with extraordinarily prepared short ribs in a rich and succulent sauce.
As this was the first meal after we started our weeklong bike ride, I figured the protein of the meat would be good for me. With a big slab of beef like that, I needed a wine that could stand up to the meat and had some backbone.
I would drink this wine again and I'd drink it with meat.
http://www.goodwinecheap.com/page/page/665381.htm   (306 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
The wine has a sensational nose of sweet creme de cassis liqueur intermixed with notes of beef blood, licorice, and underbrush.
A blend of 90% Cabernet and small amounts of Merlot and Syrah, this is the debut vintage of the Indian Wells Cabernet.
"This savory black-currant cabernet has a broad satiny feel that carries layers of fruit flavor, from the darker fruit of mushrooms to more exuberant raspberry and blueberry.
http://www.winediscountcenters.com/flyer/cabernet.htm   (524 words)

  
 Beaucanon Estate - Catalog
The 2001 vintage of Beaucanon Cabernet Sauvignon is a richly concentrated wine with complexity and outstanding flavor.
It has an engagingly deep, crimson color and captures the essence of cabernet with black cherry, rosemary, clove and green olive aromas.
As in recent years, we have improved the quality by providing long aging in French Oak barrels as well as blending the wine with cabernet franc.
http://www2.ibgcheckout.com/beaucanon/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1013&cat_id=1   (172 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon from Brehm Vineyards
This grape can be produced as a varietal wine, but will benefit from blending at 10-33% with Cabernet Franc and/or Merlot.
Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in quality vineyards has small berries.
This is one of the very oldest Cabernet Sauvignon (as well as Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc) plantings in the Rutherford / Oakville districts of Napa Valley.
http://www.brehmvineyards.com/grapes/cabsauvignon.html   (2164 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
A 100 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon (a Cabernet Merlot is also marketed) made using what might be described as traditional French techniques and matured in a mix of new and used French barriques for 18 months before bottling.
This wine, from some of the oldest vines in our vineyard, is a blend of the classic varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
It’s fleshy and soft and intriguing, with sour, blonde tobacco on blackcurrant and mulberry, and a dry, juicy length with lingers with ease.
http://www.boccaccio.com.au/category6_2.htm   (644 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: cabernet sauvignon
Estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Riesling.
Long Neck Cabernet Sauvignon Try Long Neck cabernet sauvignon from South Africa for the love of good wine.
I was recommended to try this wine by a fellow wine lover, who isn’t too keen on most Cabernets he’s tried.
http://www.technorati.com/tag/cabernet+sauvignon   (523 words)

  
 Washington Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is among the best wines produced in Washington and Oregon.
The cool nights and hot days of Central and Eastern Washington,and the Dalles area of Oregon have proven perfect for growing Cabernet Sauvignon with superb backbone and structure, rewarding the patient with magnificent wines after cellar aging.
Complex and rich, it more often improves with ageing into a great wine than any other Northwest varietal.
http://www.avalonwine.com/Shop-Cabernet-Sauvignon.php   (140 words)

  
 K&L Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon
Most of these wines are 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc.
In this 2002 Rutherford Cabernet, the results of all those decades of experimentation and exploration of this very special terroir are classic Rutherford aromas of cherry, mineral and blackberry, with hints of toasty oak.
 This is a very approachable Cabernet Sauvignon with berry and plum notes finishing with fruity blackberry and spice flavors.
http://www.klwines.com/winelist.asp?id=1   (3709 words)

  
 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stone Cellars by Beringer
Cabernet Sauvignon can be an intimidating wine for people just getting into drinking reds.
With the Stone Cellars Cabernet, we try to make it more approachable and friendly, while still delivering a wine that is varietally true.
To do this, we concentrated on the rich fruitiness of the varietal, bringing forward the ripe summer berry flavors and a touch of earthiness.
http://www.beringer.com/beringer/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1103   (108 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon is often blended with cabernet franc and merlot.
Often regarded as the world's premium red variety as it is able to grow under a large variety of conditions and still retain its varietal characteristics.
Home > Enjoy Our Products > Wine > About Wine > Cabernet Sauvignon
http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/wine/cabernet_sauvignon.htm   (107 words)

  
 Paterno Wines International > Wines > California > Rutherford Hill
This wine has a bright concentrated blackberry and cassis fruit core enveloped in aromas and flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla, French roast coffee, and cedarthat fills the palate with both flavor and texture.
This is achieved by allowing the grapes to reach even and full ripeness.
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http://www.paternowines.com/wines/california/rutherford_hill/product.asp?Id=215   (199 words)

  
 Caymus Vineyards
Dominant aromas of ripe black currants, black cherries and sweet berries, with subtler suggestions of brown spices, bittersweet cocoa and earth.
Changes we have made in our vineyards over the last few years came to full fruition this year, resulting in some surprises--such as really dark, rich wines produced on soils that I once thought inappropriate for Cabernet.
Fine, fully mature tannins give the wine a satisfying grip--a textural element I love.
http://www.caymus.com/02cabsauv.html   (461 words)

  
 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon-SOLD OUT
Nearly half of the barrels were new French oak, and after 20 months of aging, the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, so expect a bit of sediment to develop after 4 to 5 years.
If all harvests were this easy and predictable, everyone would become winemakers!Although the crop was lighter than expected, the color, round tannins, and overt black fruit flavors never wavered from fermentation through barrel aging in what will become know as a classic “California-style” vintage.
Ripeness, mouth feel and aromatics are the hallmarks of our 2001 vintage, and two out of our three lots of Cabernet received over 40 days extended maceration to ensure the wine had enough structure to support the considerable fruit.
http://www.joullian.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CAB2001   (363 words)

  
 Stags' Leap Winery — 2000 Stags Leap Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Aged for two years in French oak barrels, Brittan crafted the wine from almost 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, blending a very small amount of Estate Merlot for added complexity and mid-palate density, and to highlight the dusty-briar character that is a signature of Stags’ Leap’s terroir expression.
In the mouth, principal flavors are raspberry, sweet plums, cassis and vanilla.
Vintage 2000 was a long, cool growing season, the kind which Brittan knows produces great flavor development and the tell-tale Stags’ Leap structure.
http://www.stagsleapwinery.com/wines/00slecabres.html   (315 words)

  
 DEL DOTTO Napa Valley Estate Bottled Wines
This wine is balanced with velvet soft mouthfeel, a long lingering finish of dark berries with firm tannins.
Many of you have tasted this extraordinary wine from the barrel over the last year.
Blend: We added to the wine 15% of our estate grown Merlot and 5% of our estate grown Cabernet Franc.
http://deldottovineyards.com/newsite/deldotto-new/wine/ddo-wine-cabernet.htm   (342 words)

  
 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine Reviews
Its Cabernet Sauvignon hits the mark with wonderful aromas of ripe black raspberry and cassis fruit with a hint of coffee grinds.
"...is a deep, dark, black/purple-colored wine with classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of rich, ripe currant and cassis fruit overlain with the complex aromas of earth, smoke and minerals.
this Marques Cabernet is about $15, and it tastes and drinks just like the more expensive wines.
http://www.banfivintners.com/BANFI/REVIEWS/REV_CTM1.HTM   (2648 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a nice wine, but it does not taste like a Cabernet.
The flavor was complex (Cynthia described it as spicy), and it had a very long finish.
This tastes fairly mature, and is one of the few medium priced cabernets I really like drinking.
http://www.softwarepolish.com/personal/wines/cabernet.htm   (451 words)

  
 Galante Vineyards & Winery - Monterey Wines
In 1994, Jack Galante decided to build a winery and use some of his grapes to produce ultra-premium estate bottled wines.
While still maintaining a working cattle ranch, the Galantes, in 1983, began growing premium grapes on their property, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon.
2003 Galante Vineyards "Rancho Galante" Cabernet Sauvignon - Rancho Galante expresses the wonderful feelings and flavors of the ranch, as we use the fruit from three distinct vineyard parcels to create this wine.
http://www.galantevineyards.com   (625 words)

  
 Woodbridge Winery - Our Wines
Find other Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Robert Mondavi Family of Wines
Woodbridge 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts rich dark fruit, cocoa and spice character, with a hint of oak for complexity.
Where to Buy this wine in your area
http://www.woodbridgewines.com/winepage.asp?WineID=55   (79 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
The long, warm summers and gradually cooling falls in Southern Oregon provide flavorful, ripe fruit with the characteristic smoky Cabernet Sauvignon flavor.
The fruit for this Umpqua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Estate Vineyard, and another Umpqua Valley vineyard.
This wine shows the rich character of a Cabernet produced here.
http://www.girardetwine.com/Red_Wines/2000_cabernet_sauvignon.htm   (131 words)

  
 CABERNET SAUVIGNON: Buy wine online at LombardiWine.com
Layers of sweet black fruit and spice are the distinguishing feature of our Cabernet.
http://www.lombardiwine.com/Cabernet3.htm   (325 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
After selling these grapes to Stag's Leap Wine Cellars for four years, we began making Rockledge Vineyards Cabernet in 1999.
During harvest we typically pick three or four different lots over a two-week period based primarily on how the grapes taste in the field.
Great effort goes into getting the clusters off the vines right at their peak in flavor, which has more of an impact on our wine than any other decision.
http://www.rockledgevineyards.com/cab.html   (304 words)

  
 Bogle Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape that takes its own sweet time, slowly lingering to ripen on the vine.
Ripe, bright cherries open up on the palate, with a hint of dried herbs and eucalyptus nestled among the fruit.
Always classic in style, Bogle's Sauvignon Blanc was cold fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks to maintain its varietal character: crisp and vibrant with notes of citrus.
http://www.boglewinery.com/factsht.htm   (1709 words)

  
 Syrah - Petite Sirah - Cabernet Sauvignon - Fine Wines
Silkwood Wines, in Modesto, California, produces fine wines from Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
All bottles feature a unique velvet label that represents the smooth and rich profile of the wines.
Syrah - Petite Sirah - Cabernet Sauvignon - Fine Wines
http://www.silkwoodwines.com   (42 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon, I.G.T. Produced from grapes grown in our estates of Gaville (Florence) and Chianciano/Montepulciano (Siena), vineyards particularly suited for the production of great wines.
The grapes from each vineyard are kept separately until the final blend is assembled prior to oak aging.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon scrupulously field selected from the end of September through early October.
http://www.carpineto.com/products/super_tuscans/farnito_cabernet_sauvignon_eng.htm   (162 words)

  
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair with aged nutty cheeses, walnuts and pecans.
Cabernet slips in elegantly with any dessert of deep chocolate.
http://www.winesofthesanjuan.com/htmpgs/cab.htm   (48 words)

  
 Bettinelli Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
This beautiful, smooth 100% Napa Cabernet Sauvignon offers enticing aromas of black cherry and cassis, followed by full, ripe fruit flavors and a hint of spiced oak.
Barrel aged sixteen months in American oak, the soft tannins help create a supple texture that fills the mouth with layers of flavor and a long, lingering finish.
http://www.wines.com/bettinelli/cabernet.html   (73 words)

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