Defy Expectation: Beyond The Boundaries of Traditional Cabernet Sauvignon
It’s no secret that Cabernet Sauvignon is a versatile grape. Accounting for about 5% of the globe’s total vineyard acreage, it’s got many faces. Still, the influence of classic versions from Bordeaux...
View ArticleThe Most Popular Cabernet Sauvignons and How We Rated Them
If you were to ask someone to name a red wine grape, chances are Cabernet Sauvignon would be one of (if not the) most common responses. Found in many iconic wine regions across the globe, from Bordeaux...
View ArticleFrom Cabernet to Syrah, Seven Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wines to Try
Wines aged in spirit barrels have become increasingly popular. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Petite Sirah, the subtle influences of the barrels create intense, full-bodied wines with typical whiskey...
View ArticleA Wine Geek’s Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon Clones Around the World
Some of the clearest language about clones comes from Napa Valley vintner John Caldwell. “In viticulture, a clone is a population of vines derived by vegetative propagation from a single vine, called a...
View ArticleThe Five Best Cabernet Sauvignons of 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in nearly every major wine-producing region of the world. While it is the backbone in the iconic blends of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, across the globe you’ll find many...
View Article12 Stellar Cabernet Sauvignons for Every Budget
Cabernet Sauvignon is the grape behind some of the most famous wines from Bordeaux, Stellenbosch, Napa Valley and more. In fact, it is quite possibly one of the most famous red grapes in the world....
View ArticleThe Best Wine and Steak Pairings in Napa Right Now
Few food-wine pairings in the world are as effortless as a well-crusted ribeye steak grilled medium rare and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. In fact, some say that a Napa Cabernet won’t show its...
View ArticleThe Best Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Wine to Buy Right Now
There’s no American wine more iconic than Napa Cab. It all started with the “Judgment of Paris” in 1976. Shortly after, Time magazine reported on the unprecedented blind tasting by French wine...
View ArticleThe Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Under $20
We’re never going to knock those pricey, prestige Napa Cabs that warrant cellaring for a special occasion (or even an especially indulgent night on the couch). Yet, one need not spend a small fortune...
View ArticleWhy Cabernet Sauvignon Is the Worst First Grape
Whenever I ask Americans who are just embarking on their quest to appreciate red wine about what they enjoy, the most common refrain remains the same one that it’s been for decades: “I like Cab.”This...
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