Cabernet Sauvignon Flashcards
List the notable growing regions for Cab Sauv in Rance
Bordeaux
South of France
List the notable appellations from the Left Bank that are suitable for growing Cab Sauv
Medoc AOC Haut Medoc AOC Margaux AOC Pauillac AOC Graves AOC Pessac Leognan AOC
Describe the growing conditions and climate in Bordeaux
moderate
stoney soil
gravel allowing rainwater to drain
heat absorbing stones
Describe the growing conditions and climate in the South of France
less variable weather
warm
What is a Chateau
an estate or producers
indicates wine that has been made from grapes grown on the producers land
What are the three labels used for Bordeaux’s and Bordeaux blends
Cru Bourgeois
Cru Classe
Grand Cru Classe
List the notable growing regions and sub regions for Cab Sauv in the USA
Napa Valley:
Oakville
Rutherford
Calistoga
Sonoma
Describe the Napa Valley growing conditions and Climate
warm, sunny
long growing season
Describe a Napa Valley Cab
full body
pronounced ripe black fruit
high, ripe tannins
List the two notable growing regions for Cab Sauv in Chile’s Central Valley
Maipo Valley
Colchagua Valley
Describe the growing conditions and climate of the Central Valley
foothills for the Andes to the coastal range in the west
flatter, fertile sites on the valley floor
What is Cab Sauv often blended with in Chile
Carmenere or Merlot
Describe a typical wine from the foothills of the mountains in the Central Valley
distinctive herbal (mint)
Herbaceous (green bell pepper/capsicum)
black fruit
flavours from oak
List the notable growing regions for Cab Sauv in South Africa
Stellenbosch
Describe the climate and growing conditions in Stellenbosch
mountainous
varies from moderate to warm (Depending on the altitude)
Describe a typical Stellenbosch Cab Sauv
fresh herbal full body cooked fruit high alcohol
What is a Cape Blend
Either Cab or Merlot blended with Pinotage
List the two notable growing regions for Cab Sauv in Austrailia
Margaret River
Coonawarra
Describe the climate and growing conditons in the Margaret River region
warm
moderated by coastal breezes
plenty of rainfall
Describe a Margaret River Cav Sauv
ripe black fruit
subtle notes from oak
Describe the climate and growing conditions of Coonawarra region
moderated by cloud cover
cooling breezes from the south
Describe a typical Coonawarra Cab Sauv
distinctive herbal (mint) pronounced blackcurrant smoke and cedar from oak good to outstanding can bottle age for many years
List eh notable growing region for Cab Sauv in New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay
