- For Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines in France, loook to Bordeaux's Left Bank, particularly the appellations of Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Graves, Listrac-Médoc, Margaux, Moulis, Pauillac, Pessac-Lèognan, St-Éstephe and St-Julien.
- California regions that stand out for Cabernet Sauvignon are Napa Valley and parts of Sonoma County, like Alexander and Knight's Valleys.
- In general, the more expensive the Cabernet, the more tannic it is, and the longer it needs to age before drinking.
- When a Cabernet Sauvignon is super tannic, pull out some rare beef or strong cheese like cheddar: The tannins will bind with the protein and leave your tongue alone.
- Cabernet Franc, a close relative to Cabernet Sauvignon, makes wines with similar but darker, lighter black fruit flavours and a herbal/foresty edge.
- To taste Cabernet Franc, look to France's Loire (Anjou, Bourgeuil, Chinon, Saumur); California's Napa Valley; Friuli, Italy; and Long Island in New York State.
Dour Bordeaux vs. Sunny California
Any Bordeaux wine, $15 and under
Any California wine, $15 and under
Australia's Extremes
A Margaret River Cabernet such as one from Cape Mentelle, Leeuwin Estate, Sandalford or Vasse Felix
A Coonawarra Cabernet such as one from Lindemans (St George), Parker, Penley or Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra
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