If grape varieties had passports, then Cabernet Sauvignon would need extension pages. Originally from Bordeaux, this grape traveled the globe, from France to the US, Australia, South Africa, Italy, and Chile. Cabernet is famous as the base for some of the richest, most complex wines in the world. Its elevated acidity, tannins, and alcohol offer excellent aging potential.

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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:39 Appearance

00:54 Aromas

02:53 Aromas for Bordeaux, Napa, Australian, and Chilean Cab

04:50 Palate and Structure

05:43 Distinctions for Blind Tasting

06:10 History

06:57 Viticulture

07:56 Winemaking

09:16 Notable Vintages

10:45 Service and Food Pairing

11:34 Producers to Know

LINKS

PRODUCERS TO KNOW

Medoc, France

St. Estephe: Ch. Montrose; Cos d'Estournel; Ch. Calon Ségur; Ch. Lafon-Rochet

Pauillac: Highest end: Château Lafite Rothschild, Ch. Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Latour ... more attainable wines include Lynch-Bages, Pontet-Canet, Ch. Grand-Puy-Lacoste

St. Julien: Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou; Ch. Léoville Barton

Margaux: Ch. Palmer; Ch. d'Issan

Napa: 

Robert Mondavi (Opus One); Ridge Vineyards (Monte Bello); Matthiasson; Harlan Estate

Sonoma: 

Arnot-Roberts (Monticello single vineyard)

South Australia: 

Penfolds

Western Australia: 

Cloudburst (Margaret River)

Chile: 

Concha y Toro

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