Cabernet Sauvignon is considered by many to be the “king” of the red wine grapes. This is due not only to its widely popular status the world over, but also because of its long and storied history, and its stoically resilient nature. The vines thrive in most any location, making it a popular grape for winemakers creating varietal and blending wines and of course, legendary Cabernet Sauvignon wine.
A Regal Lineage
The Cabernet grape has been used in winemaking for centuries. It is widely believed that this variety of grape was developed in Bordeaux France during the 17th century as a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Cabernet can survive harsh conditions and thrives in vineyards around the world. The grapes are widely produced in France, USA and Australia, and are quite popular in Ontario vineyards as well. Today, wine lovers are able to browse and purchase excellent Ontario Cabernet Sauvignon wine online from the comfort of home.
Lesser-Known Facts of the World’s Best-Known Wine
- There was once a law in Tuscany, Italy that prevented winemakers from using Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in blended wines
- In the 1990s, Dr. Carole Meredith and her team at University of California used DNA typing to analyze the DNA profile of the grape and find its parentage: Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon wine online can be purchased and enjoyed immediately but also ages beautifully
- A Cab Sauv vineyard planted in the 1800s in the Kalimna vineyard of Barossa Valley, Australia is still growing and producing remarkably characterful fruit to this day
- A six-litre bottle of California Cabernet Sauvignon sold for half a million US dollars in 2000.
- You can buy Cabernet Sauvignon wine online and have it delivered to your home
Whether Cabernet Sauvignon wine comes from France, Italy or the Niagara Region, they seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits; full-bodied, deep colour, excellent tannin structure and moderate acidity. Most have a long finish and notes of blackcurrant, mint, dark spices and cedarwood. Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red wine that pairs well with a big, bold meal. Try it with steak au poivre, garlic chicken wings, or blue cheese burgers. As a rule it is best to choose foods with stronger flavors and fattier composition. The pairing brings out the best in the meal, and the wine.
At Stocked Cellars you can browse a carefully curated selection of wines including Ravine Vineyards’ 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon that pairs beautifully with vibrant dishes, cured meats, firm cheese, and Sunday evening\'s rib eye dinner with all the trimmings.
Cabernet Sauvignon wine is truly a wine fit for a queen, or a king. Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Online at Stocked Cellars.
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