-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
-Black Currant (Cabernet franc) -Pencil Box (Cabernet franc) -Grassiness (Sauvignon blanc)
COOL CLIMATE -Green Bell Pepper - under-ripened grapes -Asparagus -Vegetal MEDIUM CLIMATE -Mint -Eucalyptus -Black Pepper -Pencil Lead HOT CLIMATE -Jam
-Tannin -Oak -During fermentation or from barrel aging -Alcohol
-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
-Other names: -Bouchet, Bouche, Petit-Bouchet, Petit-Cabernet, Petit-Vidure, Vidure, Sauvignon Rouge -Grows best in gravel based soil
Wikipedia. August 17, Cabernet_Sauvignon. Cabernet_Sauvignon
NOW GO DRINK YOUR WINE AND ENJOY :D