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Cabernet Sauvignon, often referred to as the “King of Red Wine Grapes,” originally from Bordeaux, with a substantial foothold in California’s wine races, has the privilege of being the world’s most sought after red wine. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes tend to favor warmer climates and are often an ideal wine for aging, with 5-10 years being optimal for the maturation process to peak. Because Cabs take a bit longer to reach maturation, allowing their flavors to mellow, they are ideal candidates for blending with other grapes, primarily Merlot. This blending softens the Cabernet, adding appealing fruit tones, without sacrificing its innate character.

Flavor Profile:
Cabs range from medium-bodied to full-bodied and are characterized by their high tannin content which serve to provide structure and intrigue while supporting a rich, ripe berry, tobacco and sometimes green pepper flavor.

Food Pairings:
Red meats, flavorful and heartier (red) pastas, lamb, strong-flavored cheese, and chocolates (especially dark).

Here's the format: (for anyone that's new.. copy and past the info below and create your own review of the win you choose. Post it to the thread and upload a photo. If you need help uploading a photo, let us know - we'd be happy to help or upload it for you!)

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Year:
PHOTO of bottle
Short intro from the wine maker about the wine:
Review:
Would you buy again?:
Wine Pairing Ideas/Recipes:
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ddpie · Elite BakeSpacer Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 8618

Woooohooooo! may fav of all time Very Happy

In fact, I had bought some new ones that I haven't tried yet!

I would like to add they're also great with BBQ and smoked cheese! (IMO)

And, (for those not familiar with Cabs) If you're going with the inexpensive range, I think the ones that are at least a few years old are so much better than really young ones.

Thanks Spryte!

spryte · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:53 am Post subject:

I wanted to pick something that was DEFINITELY available everywhere! =)
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ddpie · Elite BakeSpacer Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 8618

YAY! oh thank you thank you...I've so missed doing reviews Wink

ETA:
I LOVE YOU MAN!

ImStuffed · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:03 am Post subject:

wooo hooo... sings ---> wine is in the air..(to the tune of Love is in the air)
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Babette · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:58 am Post subject:

Nice!

Can't wait! FYI - the wine group is going up on the new home page... we are adding a few groups so new people can see where everyone hangs out.

BobtheDude · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:17 am Post subject:

Sweet. I know my crappy liquor store has this! Very Happy

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ImStuffed · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:05 am Post subject:

LOL @ Bob! and i know my liquor stores crappy employees will know what it is!
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spryte · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:08 am Post subject:

I bet my crappy liquor store employees are crappier than your crappy liquor store employees!

In July when I was asking if they had ANY dessert wines they brought me to the MadDog 20/20!!!!! Shocked

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BobtheDude · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:29 am Post subject:

That's pretty bad Spryte. Heh. I don't think my store even carries Maddog. When we did Muscat a while ago I first had to spell it out before the guy would stop saying "muskrat?" and then he simply couldn't understand that it was a grape type, not a vintners name. He kept showing me bottles with winery names that sounded kind of like muskrat or began with an m. I didn't ever find one at that store...
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