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
- A Tale of Two Châteaux - Wall Street Journal
A Tale of Two ChâteauxWall Street JournalChâteau Margaux, by contrast, is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it a little more heft but making it less approachable in its youth. …and more »… - A Capital Idea at The Capital Grille - D Magazine
D MagazineA Capital Idea at The Capital GrilleD MagazineThe first flight was 2002 Greg Norman Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia. Another brave choice for the list. …Posh plonk hasn't made a splashThe Australianall 3 news articles »… - 9 Red Values from Washington - Wine Spectator
9 Red Values from WashingtonWine Spectator… and even as the state's vintners and growers try their hand at a wide range of grape varieties, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon continue to dominate in … - 2007 Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon - Pine Island Eagle (blog)
2007 Wild Horse Cabernet SauvignonPine Island Eagle (blog)As I have often said, I love steak on the grill with a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon! Last night I cubed up some fillet mignon, and skewered it with … - Celebrating cabernet - Napa Valley Register
Celebrating cabernetNapa Valley RegisterThe Napa Valley Wine Library celebrates cabernet sauvignon and its partners during the Napa Valley Wine Library Association's annual Wine Weekend, Aug. …Sauvignon blanc: A keeper for Napa ValleySt. Helena StarChile: Wineries of Central valleyDelhi Wine ClubFair Play vineyards compete for Napa visitorsNe…