Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine
Cabernet sauvignon is among the most widely planted varietals and features prominently in many of the worlds most prestigious wines. From North America's west coast to Europe and Australia, just about every wine-producing region on earth can or will cultivate cabernet sauvignon. Its popularity was initially gained through the dominant role it plays in the production of the wines of Bordeaux, more specifically in the regions renowned Left Bank. Here, it is commonly blended with merlot and more secondary varietals such as cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot.
When vinified, its classic profile is found in a full-bodied wine with high tannins and pronounced acidity which contribute to its capacity to age extensively. When grown in cooler climates (such as Bordeaux), its fruit flavours will tend toward black currant and green pepper with hints of cedar and mint; in warmer conditions to those of black cherry and olive with 'jammier' characteristics developing in advanced ripeness.
We all know Argentina is the modern home of the malbec grape, with popularity soaring in recent years. But many in the know >
This Antiguas Reservas vintage shows an intense red color that is just beginning to turn a more brick like colour following >
An excellent Australian Cabernet, full of all the classic blackberry and eucalyptus flavours you'd expect. A superbly refined >
A third growth that would be a second if the 1855 classification were to be updated. A glorious mature claret from a very >
This walled vineyard within the mythical Léoville estate in St Julien delivers amazing value for money, and this 2004 magnum >
A 2nd-growth Margaux estate whose level of quality over the last 30 years has been raised to the exceptional under the directorship >
St-Julien 4ème Cru Château Branaire-Ducru is situated in the extreme south of the appellation just opposite an equally renowned >
"50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The second wine of the Medoc's most northerly >
The fantastic 2010 vintage has proved a very happy hunting ground for us when looking for really good drinking Bordeaux. >
2010 is one of the very best vintages of the century in Bordeaux, so every time we find a parcel at a good price we snap >
Many of you astute Bordeaux buyers will have noticed the label is reminiscent of (or near identical to) the likes of a certain >
"Tasted at the vertical held at the property, the 2010 Château Siran, a blend of 46% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and >
This is an absolute classic for Christmas feasting and all round drinking pleasure: from the renowned Cru Bourgeois estate >
This Reserva is a barrel-aged Spanish red, bottled and released, like Rioja, when ready to drink. At 6 years of age, the >
We opened a bottle of the 2013 L'Expression de Pauillac recently as part of a team tasting of drinking Bordeaux, and were >
This is crunchy, bold and mouthfilling Pomerol which displays impressive maturity and composure in the glass. Drinking well >
It’s easy to spend well over £50 on a bottle from renowned producers in Napa Valley, which is what makes the 2014 Paraduxx >
Since the introduction of Les Lions de Batailley 7 years ago, the winemaking team has been able to be much more selective >
Spicy sweet plum, blackberry and cassis with hints of cedar and tar. Sweet fruits, vanilla and blackberries are balance >
'The Siding' is the baby brother to the iconic Wynns 'Black Label' and is a wonderful entry point for this world-class cabernet-producing >
The latest vintage, 2016, of Petite Sirène was offered a few months ago and many cases left our cellars. As you will recall >
Before the world recognised Catena’s Argentina as “malbec country”, the winery was known for its old-world style Cabernet >
The top wine of this estate, there is an exuberance of dark fruit aromas, juicy black cherry, currants and blackberry flavours >
