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Cabernet Sauvignon wine will exhibit a deep red color and provides a wine drinker with black currant taste. Besides this, wine drinkers are also able to experience blackberry and mint overtones. Best accompanied with heavier meats such as lamb, goose or beef, Cab Sav (as it is affectionately known as) can also be enjoyed with chocolate or a cheese tasting plate – its great with bighty cheese.
One of the most popular vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon is the 2005 edition which provides the drinker with a strong oak aroma and dark burgundy appearance.
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with Merlot to get Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot wine. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot will give you fresh aroma mixed with spices. You can sip a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot when you have red meats on your dinner table.
The Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes
Since the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is able to adapt itself to a number of climates, it is grown in many parts of the world that include countries like Australia, Lebanon, the US and France. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape was actually produced by accident when two vines were crossed, the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. In fact both the parent plants fertilized themselves without any help from mankind.
