Cabernet Sauvignon

**Cabernet Sauvignon** is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless age-worthy wines. **In the glass** — expect a deep, almost opaque ruby colour, aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, cedar and graphite, and a firm, structured palate driven by high tannin, bright acidity and full body. **Where it grows** — it is the anchor of the Médoc in Bordeaux, thrives in Napa Valley and Coonawarra, and produces bold, ripe styles in Chile, Argentina and South Africa; cooler sites lean herbal and savoury while warmer ones give riper, plusher fruit. **At the table** — a natural match for a grilled ribeye or roast lamb. **Cellaring** — its tannin and acidity make it a superb ager, and top examples reward a decade or more in the bottle.

Wines

• "Gassies" — Château Rauzan-Gassies
• 111 Red Blend — Bodegas Manzanos
• 1858 Cabernet Sauvignon — Caymus Vineyards
• 1871 — Forgotten Fire Winery
• 188º SW — Gamache Vintners
• 1919 Cabernet Sauvignon — Casella
• 20 Aniversario — Bodegas Martúe
• 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon — Spier
• 3 de Valandraud — Château Valandraud
• 4040 Red Wine — Fidelitas
• 471 Reserve Limited Block 471 Release — Vineyard 29
• 5 Finques Reserva — Perelada
• 63rd Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon — Wynns
• 8 Gran Reserva — Rio Sol
• 8 Rows Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot — Brokenwood
• 8 Virtù — Mastieri
• 864 Single Block Release Winery Block Cabernet Sauvignon — Oakridge
• 9 Notables — Familia Geisse
• 96 Cedars Red — Auclair Winery
• A Quo — Montepeloso