Rich and Red
Did you know that one of the most famous varieties of wine grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon was the result of an accident? Read on to find out more about the rich red wine.
There was Cabernet Franc and there was Sauvignon Blanc, an happy accident of breeding occurred when both the grapes together gave birth to Cabernet Sauvignon. A red grape with thick skin soon became every winemaker’s favourite as it was easier to grow but the place that loved it the most was Bordeaux. This secret breeding accident was unknown to the world until UC Davis, a university in Davis California decided to research it.
What makes it a popular choice?
With the alcohol percentage of 13.5 % to 14% , Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied and has medium acidity. If you were wondering what makes some wine fill up your mouth and how it strikes with a perky punch,it is the acidity and weight of the wine. It is the reason why Cabernet Sauvignon pairs so well with food, especially greasy food. The wine bodies flavours of tobacco, cassis and dark fruits such as cherries. The added vanilla wiff comes from aging in the oak. The grape’s tannins do leave a dryness on your tongue after each sip but they are healthy enough.
What are the best brands ?
Before the world got smitten by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon was the most widely planted grape in the whole world. Soon, California became the place where the best Cabernet Sauvignon was cultivated and vineyards started to flock up in the area. Speaking of today, we have a variety of wine colours and tastes and aficionados hardly have a favourite. Every wine is fit for some occasion. Anyway Château Batailley Grand Cru Classé 2015,Clos Du Val Winemaker’s Signature Series Three Graces Red Blend 2016,Long Meadow Ranch Farmstead Cabernet Sauvignon 2018,Niner Wine Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2016,Gundlach-Bundschu Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016,Château Rauzan-Ségla ‘Segla’ 2012 are some our top picks.
From the November 2020 issue of FHM India.
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