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Dec 08 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Posted by virayvibe
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is one of the most commonly grown grapes in the world, the red version of Chardonnay. It adds splendor and flavor to red wines the longer they are allowed to age. The thick skin of this grape gives the wine made from it has a high tannin, but many wineries temper this by blending in wines with low tannin.
The name “sauvignon” means wild and it is thought that these grapes grew wild in the Bordeaux region of France, but recent testing shows that the grape likely resulted from the crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in the 17th century.