Ep 535: The Grape Mini-Series -- Cabernet Sauvignon Refresh

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted wine grape in the world. Loved by winemakers and wine drinkers alike, this grape has the potential to make wines with excellent fruit, power, complexity, and structure with outstanding aging ability. In this show, I do a refresh of a show I did 11 years ago (!), discussing Cabernet in all its glory – from the history, to the vineyard, to the winemaking and regions, it’s a deep dive into this beloved grape.

In this show I review:

• The (relatively recent) history of Cabernet
• How the grape acts in the vineyard and what growers need to do to get great grapes
• Winemaking and what Cabernet requires in the cellar
• The grape’s flavors, depending on where it’s grown and how it has been made
• The main regions where the grape is grown and the differences between the wines from the major areas

 

I wrap up with food pairing ideas and a promise not to wait another 11 years to take a look at Cab in depth again!

 

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