Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting profile (AI-generated)

Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry

Finger Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon tends toward a leaner, cooler-climate style, offering black cherry and herbal notes alongside cedar and a subtle earthiness. The region's relatively short growing season can leave a green, pyrazine-driven character that sets it apart from warmer-climate Cabs. Thirsty Owl, a well-established Finger Lakes producer, works hard to ripen their reds, making this an honest, food-friendly expression rather than a blockbuster.

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Where it comes from

Finger Lakes, United States

Finger Lakes — a cool-climate wine region in upstate New York, USA, named for a group of long, narrow glacial lakes.

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…

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon from?

Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Thirsty Owl Wine Company in Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes, United States.

What grapes are in Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Sauvignon is made from Cabernet Sauvignon.