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GETTING TO KNOW WINE. WHERE DO I BEGIN?
BORDEAUX
Map of France
3 Important Wine Regions
- Cabernet Sauvignon
(black currants, cassis, cherry, cedar and spice)
This is the principal red varietal in Bordeaux, where it is usually blended with Merlot and sometimes Cabernet Franc. It's frequently bottled as a single varietal in the New World and is thus called simply "Cabernet Sauvignon." Often called the king of wine varietals, it is rich in tannins, full-bodied and provides the strength and complexity necessary to make a wine that's good for aging in a cellar.
Tip: Remember, cabernet sauvignon is the name of the grape variety. When it is made into wine it is known as the cabernet sauvignon varietal.
It originates in Bordeaux & is now produced in many New World wine regions...
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Varietal
Wine 101 (step 1)
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