The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in all but the coolest of wine growing countries. It has a distinct blue skin which contributes a heavy pigment to the wine, and a relatively large pip that contributes high tannins. These tannins allow it to take well to oak, and also help to preserve the wine and contribute to its great longevity. Perhaps the grape’s greatest attribute is its ability to produce distinctly Cabernet-esque wines, no matter where it is grown. Aromas of violets and cedar, and flavors of chocolate, black currants and mint are common.
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