Cab Sauv

Question 1

Describe the cab grape

Answer 1

Loose bunches, thick skin, small blue/black berries, large PIPs (seeds)

Question 2

What is the budding and ripening stages of Cab?

Answer 2

Late budding and late ripening

Question 3

What is cab susceptible to?

Answer 3

Powdery mildew (very disease resistant)

Question 4

What is the traditional yield of cab sauv?

Answer 4

Traditionally low, newer clones have higher yields

Question 5

What kind of soil is in the Coonawarra?

Answer 5

Terra Rossa- Fossilized limestone subsoil with a red loam topsoil- good for Cab

Question 6

What kind of soil is in Napa and Bordeaux?

Answer 6

Rich alluvial soil,gravel(Bordeaux)

Question 7

What would you pair cab with?

Answer 7

Heavy fatty meats, beef, prime rib. cheese, bitter chocolate

Question 8

What is cab sauv the offspring of?

Answer 8

Cab Franc and Sauv Blanc

Question 9

What region in Australia is famous for Cab Sauv and what soil do they have?

Answer 9

Coonawarra, Terra Rossa