Cabernet Sauvignon grape wines

Cabernet Sauvignon , meaning "Wild Cabernet", is a grape native to the French department of Aquitaine (including Bordeaux). It is a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc and owes its reputation to its high concentration and longevity.

Today's wine lovers can find many styles of Cabernet Sauvignon on the market. Some of these wines are sumptuous and fruity while others are savory and smoky. It all depends on where the Cabernet Sauvignon is grown and how it is made into wine. It often embodies an aromatic palette including black cherry , blackcurrant , cedar and wild spices.