Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon: A Complete Guide to the Grape and the Winesit Produces
Cabernet Sauvignon, the undisputed king of the red grape varieties, has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the finest red wines in the world. This practical guide covers them all—from Europe and Australia to North and South America and beyond—guiding readers through the multitude of Cabernets available on the shelves and highlighting the top producers who manage to strike a perfect balance between quality and quantity to make the very best wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Discovering, Exploring, Enjoying
Cabernet Sauvignon tastes as good as it sounds: exotic, fragrant, intense, and a bit mysterious. No wonder that wine drinkers the world over have fallen in love with its charms. Wine writer Chris Losh takes you on an intriguing, no-nonsense tour of the world of Cabernet. You’ll find out why red Bordeaux lovers owe a debt to an ancient glacier, and why Coonawara and Margaret River are doing battle for top dog status Down Under. A handy “How to Taste” section and tips on storing and serving will teach you what you need to know to start enjoying this enigmatic wine.
Cabernet: A Photographic Journey from Vine to Wine
Many wine connoisseurs consider the complex flavors of a fine cabernet sauvignon to be unmatched by any other variety, giving it a widely held reputation as the supreme accomplishment in the art of winemaking. To create such a richly textured wine takes more than excellent grapes; it requires an incredible level of dedication and skill in every stage of the process. To produce this handsome book, photographer Charles O’Rear followed cabernet harvests across four continents, chronicling the elaborate journey from vine to bottle. O’Rear is a photojournalist who uses his camera much as a writer wields a pen–to tell a story.
Cabernet Sauvignon News
- Beppi Crosariol's Decanter - Globe and Mail
Globe and MailBeppi Crosariol's DecanterGlobe and MailI've tasted 10-year-old examples of the widely available and inexpensive Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon that were delicious. Current price: $14.99 in … - Wine and Spirits / The grape doesn't fall far from the vine - Ha'aretz
Wine and Spirits / The grape doesn't fall far from the vineHa'aretzMargalit's earliest release, in 1989, was of 900 bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon. More recent releases, based on Cabernet, Merlot, Petite Sirah and Syrah … - The Who Dat! bottle of wine no longer exists - Dallas Morning News (blog)
The Who Dat! bottle of wine no longer existsDallas Morning News (blog)We mentioned earlier how Manny Pacquiao brought Jerry Jones a bottle of 2007 Caymus Special selection cabernet sauvignon as a gift after Sean Payton took …and more »… - Chile Quake Rocks Its Booming Wine Industry - BusinessWeek
Chile Quake Rocks Its Booming Wine IndustryBusinessWeekI also tasted the fresh, grassy 2009 La Mulas Sauvignon Blanc and a mediocre, sweet 2009 rose made from cabernet sauvignon. I moved on to a series of reds, …and more »… - Wine of the Week: Interesting Red Blends - Slashfood (blog)
Wine of the Week: Interesting Red BlendsSlashfood (blog)According to the winery, several different vintages of wine are matched, and the grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Zinfandel, Syrah and Nebbiolo. …