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DNA evidence has shown Cabernet Sauvignon is the result of crossing two other Bordeaux grape varieties— Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc— which has led grapevine historians, or ampelographers, to believe that the grape originated in Bordeaux. Early records indicate that the grape was widespread in the Médoc region during the 18th century.
Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, [1] making a bright pale red wine [2] that contributes finesse and lends a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on the growing region and style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco , raspberry , bell pepper , cassis , and violets .
This list of grape varieties includes cultivated grapes, whether used for wine, ... R5, Cabernet Sauvignon Crni, Cabernet Sauvignon Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon Noir ...
Cabernet blanc is a white German and Swiss wine grape variety that is a crossing of the French wine grape Cabernet Sauvignon and the hybrid grape Regent. [1] The grape was bred by Swiss grape breeder Valentin Blattner in 1991.
Cabernet Franc, a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon and most often blended with it, but also used for varietals; Cabernet Gros, a parent of Carménère; Cabernet blanc, a German/Swiss hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and another unknown grape variety; Cabernet Dorsa, a 1971 hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and Dornfelder, created in Germany
This 2021 Knights Valley cabernet easily drinks like a $50 bottle with its elegant blueberry and black current flavors and smooth-as-silk finish. ... is known for its exceptional cabernet grapes.
For most white wines, unless the grapes are fermented on skin to create an orange wine, the effect is negligible. Willcock does not plant Cabernet Sauvignon blocks too close to the winery’s ...
The red grapes in the Bordeaux vineyard are Merlot (62% by area), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and a small amount of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère (1% in total). The white grapes are Sémillon (54% by area), Sauvignon blanc (36%), Muscadelle (7%) and a small amount of Ugni blanc, Colombard and Folle blanche (3% in total ...