All about Cabernet Sauvignon

Appearance

  • Color:Typically deep ruby or garnet, leaning toward a darker hue as it ages.
  • Opacity: Opaque, indicating a high concentration of color pigments.

Aroma

  • Primary Aromas: Blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, and plum are the dominant fruit aromas.
  • Secondary Aromas: Oak aging introduces notes of cedar, tobacco, vanilla, and sometimes dark chocolate or coffee.
  • Tertiary Aromas: With aging, it develops more complex aromas such as leather, dried herbs, and earthiness.

Flavor Profile

  • Fruit Flavors: Blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, and occasionally blueberry.
  • Other Flavors:Tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, coffee, mint, and eucalyptus.
  • Oak Influence: Oak aging enhances the wine’s complexity, adding flavors like vanilla, spice, and occasionally smokiness.

Structure

  • Body: Full-bodied, providing a rich mouthfeel.
  • Tannins: Moderate to high tannins, providing a firm structure and aging potential.
  • Acidity: Medium to high, offering freshness and balancing the wine’s rich flavors.
  • Alcohol: Ranges from 13.5% to 15%

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Pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon

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