French Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Description

• Thick skinned, rich dark color
• Hardy fruit and vines strongly resistant to rot and frost
• Grown in almost every wine growing region across the world
• A cross of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc is relatively new being introduced in the 17th century.

Juice Description

• Long flavors with vegetable notes
• Think skinned, it imparts heavy tannins and phenols.
• Full aromas of black currants and crushed black pepper
• Has strong acidity that helps its longevity

Wine Description

• One of the most widely used varieties for blending.
• Wines with long hot skin fermentations have huge tannins and require extensive aging.
• Cabernets love the spice and vanilla of Oak barrel aging.
• Cabernets also have been found to hold higher levels “Resveratrol” that studies show can reduce the risk factors associated with Alzheimer's disease