Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of reds, also in California. In 1976, a comparative tasting of top wines from France and California, organized by journalist Steven Spurrier in Paris, affirmed the success of California “Cab” in the international arena as Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ’72 of Napa valley took 1st place. California Cabernet Sauvignons possess a full, lingering flavor with tones of blackberries, cherries and other dark fruit. Most of these wines, with a fairly firm structure, noticeable tannins and astringency, can be aged for 10, 20 or even more years.