Cabernet Sauvignon Gil Turner’s sells a wide selection of
Cabernet Sauvignon. Originally from the
Bordeaux region of France, the
Cabernet Sauvignon grape has since been transported to a number of different wine growing regions around the world. Today it is one of the most successful types of
red wine grown in California.
Cabernet Sauvignon wines produced in Sonoma County,
Paso Robles and
Napa Valley are very highly rated thanks to the ideal soil conditions for growing the grapes.
California’s Cabernet Sauvignon first drew International recognition in 1976. In that year, a blind taste test led
French wine connoisseurs to choose California’s Stag’s Leap
Cabernet Sauvignon over
Bordeaux-grown
Cabernet Sauvignon including famed
Chateau Mouton Rothschild and
Chateau Montrose. Gil Turner’s carries a fine range of Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California including the famed Stag’s Leap along with other great options from Coppola, Far Niente, Bryant Family Vineyards, Cakebread and Neal Family Vineyards.
After the success of the blind taste test, the amount of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes planted in California more than doubled in a ten year span beginning in 1988. Much like the
French-grown Cabernet Sauvignons, California grapes are often stored in oak barrels to infuse the wine with an oaky flavor. Because of this,
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with many meat dishes. Steak, lamb, and ahi tuna can all be enjoyed with a bottle of
Cabernet Sauvignon, although the age of the bottle determines the types of food it should be paired with. Young bottles, for example, possess a strong oaky flavor that can overwhelm delicate dishes. Older bottles are less bitter and have a more mellow flavor that allows them to be paired with a wider variety of foods. In general, fatty meats are great paired with
Cabernet Sauvignon since the fats and proteins help minimize the strong tannins in the
wine.
