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Dive into the world of Cabernet Sauvignon, tracing its origins from France to global vineyards. Delve into its aroma notes, taste profiles in different climates, food pairings, and additional information to enhance your wine experience.
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Cabernet Sauvignon By Kacy Benson
History -Offspring of Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc in France -Grown in all the wine producing countries -California, Australia, South America, France, Italy, etc. -Grapes have thick skins -Vines are hardy and resistant to rot and frost -Strongly influenced by climate -Became popular from its prominence in Bordeaux wines and being blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Aroma -Black Currant (Cabernet franc) -Pencil Box (Cabernet franc) -Grassiness (Sauvignon blanc)
Taste COOL CLIMATE -Green Bell Pepper - under-ripened grapes -Asparagus -Vegetal MEDIUM CLIMATE -Mint -Eucalyptus -Black Pepper -Pencil Lead HOT CLIMATE -Jam
Flavor Components -Tannin -Oak -During fermentation or from barrel aging -Alcohol
Food Pairings -Fatty red meats -Dishes with heavy butter or cream sauces -Bitter Foods -Radicchio & Endives -Black Pepper -Cooking methods: -Grilling, Smoking, Plank Roasting -Cheeses -Cheddar, Mozzarella, Brie *NOT good with spicy foods *Climate in which grapes are grown highly influences food pairings and tastes
Additional Information -Other names: -Bouchet, Bouche, Petit-Bouchet, Petit-Cabernet, Petit-Vidure, Vidure, Sauvignon Rouge -Grows best in gravelbasedsoil
Citations Wikipedia. August 17, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon.
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