Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Guide

Visual guide to get to know the basics of Cabernet

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Cabernet Sauvignon

This is one of the most famous grape varietals in the world. It is grown in almost every continent in the world. There are over 840,000 acres planted worldwide. But even with all these impressive stats, I have found people tell me they either love Cabernet or don’t like it at all. I think this is because Cabernet wines are food wines and not everyone knows how to pair it to really enhance the experience. Although some people may enjoy drinking these bold, dry wines without food, the vast majority of palates need to pair it with food to really enjoy the wine. Especially if they think they don’t like it. Also, side note, remember Cabernet wines from Napa taste completely different than from Bordeaux or even Chile. Always explore regions before you give up on a grape. Personally, I am very into Chilean Cabernet wines at the moment. These wines are more budget friendly and can have softer tannins, which makes the wine feel less dry.

Cabernet Sauvignon wines pair with big fatty foods. Think cheese, red meat, sausage, pizza, spinach and artichoke dip, butter and fat. If you are only doing appetizers, think sharp cheddar cheese and salami meats with a high fat content. But again, do what makes you enjoy the wine, not what others tell you to do.