Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia)
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in the world.
Cabernet Sauvignon Flavors
Dark berries, plum, and green bell pepper are typical Cabernet Sauvignon flavors. Hints of licorice and anise.
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Olive Oil |
 Green Bell Pepper |
 Mint |
 Licorice |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Cedar |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Tobacco |
Cabernet Sauvignon Profile
Cabernet Sauvignon wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing
Rich flavors and tannins make Cabernet Sauvignon a perfect partner to flavory food.
Cabernet Sauvignon loves roasted lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairing
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most planted red wine grape.
The name comes from its parents: Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
The grape was born in Bordeaux, in the South West of France, where the climate is "maritime", with hot summers and mild winters.
Today, Cabernet Sauvignon is most famous for its role in the balanced, complex, and famous Bordaux blend.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a thick-skinned grape that ripens late. Thick skin means that the color of the wine is dark and that the wines are usually vinified as full bodied. Thicker skin also means more tannins and a greater aging potential.
Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia
In Australia, the most blended grapes are Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Australia used to make heavy, oaky and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon blends, but the trend is rapidly changing and the new versions are less oaked, and better balanced, meeting the approval of a larger market.
The new Australian trend is less oak and better balance (approved by a larger market). In Australia Cabernet Sauvignon is often blended with Shiraz which adds peppery aromas.
The wine pioneer James Busby brought the first rootstock from France in 1832 but the vines died, due to lack of expertise. The key was to find the appropriate terroir.
Today is Cabernet Sauvignon Australia´s third most planted grape, after Shiraz and Chardonnay.
Best known areas/regions:
Margaret River
Coonavarra
Thanks to the variety of climates, you can have a cold clima Cabernet tasting more "green": capsicum, tomato leaf, bell pepper, herbaceous or a warm clima Cabernet tasting jammy, cooked black fruit.
Cool climate regions in this hot continenet seem to performe best (Coonawarra, Margaret River).