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Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux, France (original); grown worldwide

One of the world's most widely planted and recognized red grapes, prized for its structure and ability to age.

Profile

Full-bodied, high tannin, blackcurrant, cedar, ages well.

Notable Examples

Bordeaux, Napa, Coonawarra (Australia), Chile.

Tannic reds like Cabernet soften and taste smoother alongside fatty red meat, but taste harsher next to spicy food or bitter greens.