why is cabernet sauvignon popular?
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Even the cabs that don't reach those heights are fairly dependably high-quality. That is the nature of this grape. It produces, time after time. With the potential for fruit, elegance, power, complexity, consistency, acidity and aging, cabernet sauvignon's got it all.
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The two are related: Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. ... Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape, and it makes terrific white wines from all over, particularly New Zealand, California and parts of France, including the Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre appellations.
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It's the grape with many names, which is at once a refined native of old France, and the biggest thing to come out of Australia since Crocodile Dundee. We're talking about Shiraz, or Syrah as it's known in Europe and the USA, the bold and delicious red wine that's seen a huge boost in popularity in recent years.
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Shiraz has a smokier, peppery and meaty taste, whereas Cabernet has a sweeter and fruity taste of blackberry with mint and cassis.
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Pinot Noir is the go-to in this category, delivering light, fresh flavors with relatively low tannins. Even better than Pinot Noir, if you can find it is Gamay, the grape that also hails from Burgundy and is more often found under the name of the region it calls home, Beaujolais.
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He's popular because he makes good music, is a fun and kind personality, and people like his music. I have seen him play live four times. Once as Dog Blood, once at Coachella, once with him headlining at Bill Graham, and once at Paradiso. His shows are absolutely insane.
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It's a classic New Zealand Sauv Blanc aroma but one that goes easy on the grassiness, which we appreciate. ... With nicely sweet citrus and tropical fruit, good acidity and a crisp, fresh finish this is a really refreshing and pleasant to drink wine — basically everything you want in a Sauvignon Blanc at a great price.
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Due to the different fermentation styles of the grapes, many producers will ferment and age each grape variety separately and blend the wine shortly before bottling. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape itself is very small, with a thick skin, creating a high 1:12 ratio of seed (pip) to fruit (pulp).
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An excellent low alcohol red wine: Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon is a chocolatey, berry-bursting gift of a red wine from California's renowned Napa Valley vineyards.
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It's a POP! Overall this is a very good example of a warmer climate traditional method sparkling wine. It will pair exceptionally well with Californian style cuisine, or just good times and a second (or third) glass!
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Cabernet Sauvignon is very rich and robust, while Merlot is a bit more delicate, and serves up a slightly fruitier flavor. And while both wines are considered “dry”, Merlot tends to be balanced towards a slightly sweeter flavor profile, making it easier to drink.
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For example, a young, mid-level or higher California Cabernet Sauvignon will likely require around an hour for proper aeration and flavor softening to take place. Not that you cannot drink it as soon as it is uncorked, but to put its best foot forward give the wine a touch more time to breathe.
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Alamos Malbec is my go-to red wine. It has a more intense / less sweet flavor than a Cabernet.
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Merlot is one of the world's most popular red wines, and America's second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, sensual texture and approachable style, it's made from red-skinned grapes that can adapt to a variety of climates to produce food-friendly wines in many price points.
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Most French wines are named after the place they come from, such as “Bordeaux” or “Burgundy.” American wines are named after their primary grape varieties, such as “Chardonnay” or “Merlot.” The climate in which the grapes are grown.
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You'll find crisp wines whenever you pop a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Assyrtiko, Albariño, Torrontes and even young Riesling. Some people try to claim that crisp wines aren't very interesting, simply labeling them as “basic” quaffable wines.
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Floria Cabernet Sauvignon This garnet-red wine with violet hues and a sweet aroma of plum and cherry tastes great with chocolate and blueberries. It is intense and well-balanced with a smooth texture and finish.