What grapes make cab sav?

Often called “Cab” for short, Cabernet Sauvignon is a hybrid of the red Cabernet Franc grape and white Sauvignon Blanc grape.

Is Cabernet Sauvignon two different grapes?

Cabernet sauvignon is the progeny of two grapes — one inky black, the other white and fabulous with food. Their child became the most successful red wine grape of all time. Cab is genetic cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc.

Why is the Cabernet Sauvignon grape special?

Cabernet sauvignon grapes are relatively small, with thick, dark skins, which is why wines made from them are so often dense and rich in color. The wine does well in oak barrels, too, a treatment that often adds to its complexity.

Is cab sav a good wine?

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a tasty treat full of rich dark berries, fine tannins and overtones of oak, with a long finish that will keep on going through your duck ragu. I could not recommend this wine more.

Are cabernet and Cabernet Sauvignon the same?

Sometimes Cabernet Sauvignon is referred to as just Cab, Cabernet, Cab Sauv and many other names. It is the same thing. There is no official grape called Cabernet. It is just a nick name like you might hear someone say Zin instead of Zinfandel.

What is cab franc wine?

What Is Cabernet Franc? Cabernet franc (often shortened to “cab franc”) is a French red wine grape that is planted in all major wine-producing regions of the world. It is usually blended with other grapes in Bordeaux-style red wines, but cabernet franc is also made as a single-varietal wine in some regions.

Is Cab Sauv a blend?

The cabernet sauvignon grape is a hybrid grape, originally formed by the crossing of cabernet franc (a red grape) and sauvignon blanc (a white grape). Cabernet sauvignon wines come in single varietals (made of 100 percent cabernet sauvignon grapes) and blends.

Do you chill Cab Sauv?

The ideal temperature for storing cabernet sauvignon wine is 52°F (11°C), which is slightly chilled, although the wine will fare well in temperatures between 40-65°F (5-18°C) provided there are no fluctuations in temperature.

What Colour is cabernet?

Cabernet is a deep, subdued, raspberry chocolate purple with a dusty rose undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a warm dining room or soft wine-tasting room.