{"id":8438,"date":"2019-08-01T11:17:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T15:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=winery&#038;p=8438"},"modified":"2019-08-01T11:22:34","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T15:22:34","slug":"cass-wines","status":"publish","type":"winery","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/cass-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"CASS Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cass Vineyard and Winery is located in the rolling, oak-studded hills between Paso Robles and Creston on California&#8217;s beautiful Central Coast. This area that the vineyard calls home offers quiet serenity for the visitor and an ideal growing environment for wine grapes.<\/p>\n<p>Sited due east of the \u201cTempleton Gap\u201d, we receive the evening&#8217;s cooling breezes that the west side of Paso Robles is noted for. We also rest far enough from the coast to generate the heat needed to optimally ripen the Rhone varieties grown on our 145 acre estate vineyard. Visit us to experience the best of Paso Robles wineries.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8745234-12525324?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttraction_Review-g32861-d2625530-Reviews-Cass_Winery-Paso_Robles_San_Luis_Obispo_County_California.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Book Wine Tasting &amp; Tour Experiences at CASS Here<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lodging at CASS Winery<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Located on the northwest corner of the 145 acre Cass Vineyard, The Guesthouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, front deck with vineyard views and nicely landscaped front and back yards.<\/p>\n<p>Renovated in 2011 and 2012, it is filled with designer colors and filled with a mixture of &#8220;shabby chic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amenities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Land line telephone (limited cell phone reception)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">DISH satellite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Wi-Fi connectivity to the internet<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Netflix streaming<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MP3 hook up<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Pandora music<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CASS Wines also recently opened the Geneso Inn an 8 bedroom Bed &amp; Breakfast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"amenity":[253,230,1440,1141,167,1140,746,803],"wine_style":[919,920,205,204],"experiences":[],"class_list":["post-8438","winery","type-winery","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","amenity-event-space","amenity-great-views","amenity-lodging","amenity-outdoor-patio","amenity-restaurant","amenity-wedding-venue","amenity-wine-education","amenity-wine-tastings","wine_style-dry-red-wines","wine_style-dry-white-wines","wine_style-red-wine-blends","wine_style-white-wine-blends"],"acf":{"featured":false,"featured_order":"","content_title":"Winery in Paso Robles, California","logo":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cass-winery-logo-paso-robles.jpg","website_url":"https:\/\/www.casswines.com\/","established_year":"","head_wine_maker":"","hours_of_operation":"","yelp_id":"cass-winery-paso-robles","contact_name":"","phone_number":"805.239.1730","email_address":"info@casswines.com","region":{"ID":8110,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-06-26 13:07:21","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-26 17:07:21","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As Paso Robles becomes recognized as one of the world\u2019s premiere producers of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-pairing\/food-pairing-red-bordeaux-wines\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>red Bordeaux varietals<\/strong><\/a>, the area has seen significant growth in red Bordeaux plantings. Today, more than 57 percent of Paso Robles vineyard acreage are made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties. The resulting wines are approachable, complex and age-worthy, and continue to win over critics and wine enthusiasts alike with their terroir-driven nuances.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Situated inland on the Central Coast, but close enough to the Pacific Ocean to enjoy maritime influences, Paso Robles is a superb region for growing grapes. Here, mountainous slopes, diverse soil types and large diurnal shifts in day to night temperatures result in idyllic growing conditions for grapes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cPaso Robles is a rare phenomenon,\u201d shares Daniel Daou, Co-owner and Winemaker of&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/daou-vineyards-winery\/\" target=\"_blank\">DAOU Vineyards &amp; Wines<\/a><\/strong>, \u201cit has the soils of Bordeaux and the climate of Napa, and when you put this combination together, it\u2019s something that is rare and special. It allows us as winemakers to take a very minimalist approach to making wine.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adds Doug Filipponi, Co-owner of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ancientpeaks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ancient Peaks Winery,<\/a>&nbsp;\u201cThe climate here in Paso is quite unique. We get heat during the day, but at night we have these intense diurnal shifts in temperature, putting more minerality into the berries and creating unique flavor profiles.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->","post_title":"Paso Robles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"paso-robles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-08-08 16:16:38","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-08 20:16:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=wine_region&#038;p=8110","menu_order":0,"post_type":"wine_region","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"sub_region":{"term_id":1799,"name":"Paso Robles Geneseo District AVA","slug":"paso-robles-geneseo-district-ava","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1799,"taxonomy":"sub_region","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},"address_1":"7350 Linne Road","address_2":"","country":{"ID":418,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_date_gmt":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_content":"","post_title":"United States","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"united-states","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_modified_gmt":"2017-10-30 21:41:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=country&#038;p=418","menu_order":0,"post_type":"country","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"state":{"ID":1431,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-02-21 12:33:29","post_date_gmt":"2018-02-21 12:33:29","post_content":"","post_title":"California","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"california","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-02-21 12:33:29","post_modified_gmt":"2018-02-21 12:33:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=state&#038;p=1431","menu_order":0,"post_type":"state","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"city":"Paso Robles","postal_code":"93446","lat":"35.5977053","lng":"-120.5648223","place_id":"ChIJK_fYeC7H7IAR8liHtO2UPtk","tasting_details":"Our Tasting Room is open daily 11-5pm. You may opt to taste up at the bar or sit on our shaded veranda as we offer tableside tasting as well. Wine by the glass and bottles are also available for purchase. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n$15 or $20 tasting fee (waived with bottle purchase or wine club sign up).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>Library Tasting Experience<\/strong><br \/>\r\nJoin Owner Steve Cass, Owner Ted Plemmons, Winemaker Sterling Kragten or Sommelier Katie Gebauer for an intimate tasting experience.  Sip through 5-6 Library wines all while learning about the heritage and history of Cass Winery. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n$60 per person, includes a cheese & charcuterie plate.  Please note, as these Tastings are an elevated experience, advanced reservations are required. To make a reservation please contact Jennifer Jansen at tastingroom@casswines.com or by calling 805.239.1730 ext 102.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>Member's Lounge<\/strong><br \/>\r\nEach and every Saturday, Wine Club Member's and their guests (limited seating) are invited to join us in our beautiful Wine Library where we are offering our full cafe' and wine tasting menus, including an exclusive and rotating Library wine offering!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMember's Lounge open every Saturday from 11:00-4:30pm.  Complimentary tasting for members and 20% off all wine and food purchases. While Member's Lounge reservations are not required, they are encouraged.  To make a reservation please contact Jennifer Jansen at tastingroom@casswines.com or by calling 805.239.1730 ext 102.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>Caf\u00e9<\/strong><br \/>\r\nIn addition to wine tasting, our on-site cafe' is open daily from 11am-5pm. Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more and we strongly recommend that these reservations are made at least one week prior to your visit. For all smaller parties, all other tables are offered on a first come, first served basis. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8745234-12525324?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttraction_Review-g32861-d2625530-Reviews-Cass_Winery-Paso_Robles_San_Luis_Obispo_County_California.html\" target=\"_blank\">Book More Tasting & Tour Experiences at CASS Here<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTo make a reservation for your group of 6 or more, please contact Jennifer Jansen at tastingroom@casswines.com or by calling 805.239.1730 ext 102.","tasting_price":"","tour_details":"<strong>Swirl, Sip and Savor: A Sensory Wine Seminar<\/strong><br \/>\r\nCass Winery offers the perfect educational venue to help you become a more advanced taster and wine aficionado. Katie Bay, Certified Specialist of Wine and Level II Sommelier, guides you through a lively, sensory experience involving analyzation, discussion and tasting of wines. New topics and wines are showcased each month so your discoveries remain exciting and fresh!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEach session provides you with a variety of inter-active opportunities that offers immediate, personal advancement in the knowledge of wine history, heightened recognition and identification of aromas, expanded tasting techniques, appreciation for the subtleties of food pairings, and a true ability to understand the language of wine.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nKatie promises you that exploring the rich nuances of wine can be simple, inspiring, and above all, fun!<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOffered on a monthly basis, public seminars are limited to 16 guests.<br \/>\r\nTo purchase tickets, please visit our upcoming events page.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nCost: $35\/person monthly seminar, $50\/person for a private group experience.<br \/>\r\nPlease contact katie@casswines.com with any questions<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFor more information about our Tasting Room or Food Pairings, please contact our Tasting Room Manager Jennifer Jansen at tastingroom@casswines.com or by calling 805.239.1730 ext 102.","tour_price":"","reservations_required":false,"reservation_details":"Please note that reservations are required for groups of 6 or more and we strongly recommend that these reservations are made at least one week prior to your visit.  For all smaller parties, all other tables are offered on a first come, first served basis.  To make a reservation for your group of 6 or more, please contact our tasting room manager Jennifer Jansen, at tastingroom@casswines.com or by calling our tasting room at 805.239.1730.  ext 102","gallery":false,"grapes":[{"ID":1923,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"<div class=\"hasHiddenText\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Editor's Note: Winetraveler is a reader-supported publication and this article may contain affiliate links. We review and recommend all products independently. When you buy wine through our site, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\nViognier is a white wine grape variety known to produce full-bodied white wines of depth and profound flavor. It\u2019s a unique grape variety in that it\u2019s surprisingly aromatic and perfumy despite being a traditionally dry wine. The premier white wine grape of Northern <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/rhone-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rh\u00f4ne, France<\/a><\/strong>, Viognier wines can be difficult to craft since there is only a brief window when they can be harvested to acquire to best aromas and flavors. If not allowed to ripen fully, the grapes can have low acidity. When overripe, their distinctive floral aromas disappear.\r\n\r\nViognier vines require sunny days over a long moderately warm growing season to attain optimal ripeness. Yields can also be relatively uneven and unpredictable.\r\n\r\n<strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#pairings\">Pairings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#aging\">Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wine Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>...and more<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a>What Does Viognier Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nViognier produces a full-bodied, aromatic wine that classically displays stone fruit notes like peach and apricot, with some tropical fruit notes in there as well. For this reason, Chardonnay lovers tend to also enjoy Viognier, particularly if they\u2019re looking to move away from butter and toasty notes.\r\n\r\nViognier can also display distinctive stoniness in its core, with the heady floral aromas evident from the first sniff. There can also be more savory floral notes like petunia, zinnia, or geranium.\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a>Viognier Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBecause of its full-bodied structure and rich fruit-forward flavor, the best Viogniers traditionally pair well with heavier fish and shellfish. Teriyaki salmon and Parmigiano-Reggiano risotto are also ideal pairings.\r\n\r\nThai food, like General Tso's chicken, works nicely being both a sweet and spicy dish. Crispy oyster bites basked in spicy aioli and mango-poblano pico bring out the fruit of Viognier well. Beyond seafood, four cheese pasta, risotto, teriyaki chicken, salmon, and grilled poultry all work beautifully.\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Climate and Terroir for Viognier<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nViognier prefers a warm climate, partially due to its thick skin that requires extra heat to fully ripen. It can be rather fickle and prone to mildew, and it requires careful attention during ripening to make sure sugar and acidity levels are adequately balanced. Viognier vines require sunny days over a long moderately warm growing season to attain optimal ripeness. Yields can also be relatively uneven and unpredictable.\r\n\r\nHistorically the main white grape of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley, Viogniers can also be found in California \u2013 particularly in the Central Coast where Rh\u00f4ne grapes thrive \u2013 Australia, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/chile\/chile-wine-regions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chile<\/a><\/strong>, and even in New York's <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/new-york\/seneca-lake-itinerary-weekend-finger-lakes-ny\/\" target=\"_blank\">Finger Lakes region<\/a><\/strong>.\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a>How is Viognier Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWhen harvested with higher acidity levels, Viognier can age well for years. <strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/424j\" target=\"_blank\">Chateau Grillet<\/a><\/strong>, the only appellation that is also only one producer in France, produces some of the best Viogniers in the world and they are very age-worthy. Similarly, neighboring Condrieu produces age-worthy Viogniers. At lower price points, most Viogniers are meant to be drunk young.\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Try these fantastic Viognier wine recommendations from around the world:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/424j\" target=\"_blank\">Ch\u00e2teau Grillet<\/a><\/strong>, Ch\u00e2teau Grillet, Rh\u00f4ne, France<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/ngja\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Domaine de la Janasse, \u2018Principaut d\u2019Orange,\u2019<\/strong><\/a> Rh\u00f4ne, France<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/y464\" target=\"_blank\">Stags\u2019 Leap Winery, Napa Valley<\/a><\/strong>, France<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/tru1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cambria, Tepusquet Vineyard<\/strong><\/a>, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/hbtx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Yaluma, \u2018The Virgilius,\u2019<\/strong><\/a> Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Pindar<\/strong>, North Fork of Long Island, New York<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n[jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published.\" subscribe_button=\"Sign Me Up!\"]","post_title":"Viognier","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"viognier-wine-grape-characteristics","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-03 15:46:42","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-03 19:46:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/viognier\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1909,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Roussanne Grape Variety &amp; Wine Profile<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Roussanne is one of the main white grapes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/rhone-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rh\u00f4ne Valley in France<\/strong><\/a>. It can be somewhat similar to its Northern Rh\u00f4ne blending partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a> but the differences are profound enough to make them perfect together. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Roussanne is characterized by bright floral aromas with stone fruit, nuts, baked bread, and spices. On the palate, its rich texture opens up notes of chamomile, sweet anise, white peach, pear, beeswax, and lanolin with surprising acidity on the finish. The combination of acidity and weight provides a silky texture that Roussanne-devotees find to be irresistible. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Since Roussanne is more acidic than Marsanne, it has the potential to age 15 to 20 years. It does have the tendency to shut down for several years after the first few so those looking to age Roussanne-based wines should be in it for the long haul.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3>Food Pairing Roussanne-based Wines<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">That acidity is what makes Roussanne both age-worthy and a very versatile food partner. Although still on the richer side, it can work with a range of seafood, chicken, duck, salmon, and turkey. Roussane can even work well with pork depending on the preparation. Roasted squash and fall vegetables also work beautifully with Roussanne because they play off the nutty-spicy notes found in the wine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_8828\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/roussanne-vineyard-grapes-wine-rhone-france.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-8828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/roussanne-vineyard-grapes-wine-rhone-france.jpg\" alt=\"Roussanne Grape Variety Growing Regions (Rhone Valley)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a> A riverside Village and Vineyards on the Hills of the Cote du Rhone Area in France. Roussanne ripens optimally in dry, sunny climates and is known to grow well in the hillsides of the Northern Rhone Valley.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Wine Growing Regions for Roussanne<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Roussanne is thought to originally hail from the Northern Rh\u00f4ne Valley. Its very name comes from \u201croux,\u201d a French reference to the reddish hue that fully ripened grapes develop. It is still one of the main grapes of the Northern Rh\u00f4ne, particularly in Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-P\u00e9ray. In the Southern Rh\u00f4ne, it\u2019s one of the main white grapes for Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape and C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne blancs. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Similar to Marsanne and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/viognier-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Viognier<\/a><\/strong>, Roussane can also be found throughout Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, but it\u2019s seldom the star of the show there. Throughout southern France, it\u2019s most like to be one of many white grapes in field blends. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Interestingly, Roussanne is also a main white grape in the much-colder region of Chignin in the Savoie AOC. There, it\u2019s known as Bergeron and produces much higher acid and highly aromatic wines. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Beyond France, Roussanne can be found throughout the Central Coast of California, mostly thanks to Tablas Creeks and John Alban\u2019s efforts to plant more Rh\u00f4ne varietals in California. Washington has begun to plant more Roussanne as well. Globally, there are increased plantings in Australia, South Africa, and Israel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Check out some of these Roussanne and Roussanne-based blends from around the world: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Ch\u00e2teau de Beaucastel Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Vieille Vignes, Rh\u00f4ne Valley, France<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Eric Texier Br\u00e9z\u00e8me, C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne, Rh\u00f4ne Valley, France<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Black Sheep Finds Holus Polus, Santa Barbara County, California<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Qup\u00e9, Bien Nacido Hillside Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Kinero Cellar\u2019s Rustler, James Berry Vineyard, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, California<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Ben Haines Wine Co, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia <\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s1\">Andrew Rich, Columbia Valley, Washington<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Learn More About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/aglianico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Aglianco<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/albarino-wine-grape-characteristics-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Albarino<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-franc-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cabernet Franc<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/carmenere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Carmenere<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/gamay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Gamay<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/sauvignon-blanc-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape-varieties\/syrah-grape-characteristics-shiraz-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Syrah<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>[jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published.\" subscribe_button=\"Sign Me Up!\"]<\/p>","post_title":"Roussanne","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"roussanne","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-08-23 16:13:00","post_modified_gmt":"2019-08-23 20:13:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/roussanne\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1894,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mourv\u00e8dre<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as Monastrell, originated in Spain and is thought to have been brought to the region by the Phoenicians in the 1st century BCE. While the grape is not as well known as a standalone varietal, it is popular for blending in wines from regions like <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/rhone-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong><\/a>. This is due in part to the grape often producing wine that is fairly tannic and high in alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>The Tasting Notes of Mourv\u00e8dre <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mourv\u00e8dre <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prefers very warm weather and adequate water to produce wines that show what this grape can really do. When done well, wines can exhibit flavors reminiscent of red berries, farmyard, wild game, earthy notes and red fruit. If grown in less than appropriate conditions, the wine can become jammy and overly herbaceous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care is required when growing and producing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mourv\u00e8dre<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The grape grows in tight, compact clusters that make it susceptible to disease and mildew. To prevent the wine from becoming weak and overly herbaceous, it needs to be picked when sugar levels are slightly higher, though too high can lead to higher alcohol. These wines are also prone to oxidation and reductive flavors if care is not taken during the winemaking process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Wine Growing Regions for Mourv\u00e8dre<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grape thrives in Spain, where it is known as <em><strong>Monastrell<\/strong><\/em> and, until recently, was the fourth most commonly planted red grape varietal. It is widely planted in Eastern Spain, and is one of the primary grapes in the regions of <em><strong>Jumilla, Yecla, Valencia, Almansa<\/strong><\/em> and <em><strong>Alicante<\/strong><\/em>. It is often blended with Grenache or Cinsault to soften the tannins and intense perfume flavors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In France, Mourv\u00e8dre is grown mainly in the Southern Rhone, where it is consistently warm and can thrive in the heart. In classics like Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, herbaceous and spicy Mourv\u00e8dre is used to add weight and structure to a blend of <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape-varieties\/syrah-grape-characteristics-shiraz-taste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Syrah<\/strong><\/a> and Cinsault. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Spain has been removing plantings of Mourv\u00e8dre to grow more Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, France is increasing the use of the grape both as a single varietal and blending grape. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/bandol-wineries-to-visit-itinerary-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bandol, an appellation located in Southeast France<\/strong><\/a> in Provence, Mourv\u00e8dre is king. Many have come to associate this region as being the pinnacle of Mourv\u00e8dre production. The appellation requires that red wines include at least 50% of the grape, which adds spicy and earthy characteristics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, Mourv\u00e8dre is grown in hotter areas of California and Washington State, though it is also planted in Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas and Virginia. These United States styles are less tannic, medium bodied, and have increased wild-game and spice notes. It is often used in Rhone-style blends, and rarely is seen as a standalone. It is used in a similar way in Australia, in GSM style blends, and may also be used to create cask and fortified wines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Mourv\u00e8dre Wines &amp; Blends to Try<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/yu7z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge<\/strong><\/a> is a great place to start your Mourv\u00e8dre tasting, as Bandol is known for this grape in particular. It\u2019s everything you\u2019d expect from a Mourv\u00e8dre dominated wine: spicy, earthy, gamey, with a complement of herbal, chocolate and red fruit notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a comparison, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/bsjt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Barahonda Monastrell<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a 100% Mourv\u00e8dre, and has fascinating notes of smoke and licorice. This winery produces a numbers of quality levels, from an affordable option to some that are more expensive yet complex and age-worthy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another blend option that is worth trying -- if you\u2019re ready to splurge -- is any Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/n6qz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Domaine de la Janasse<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/hec7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Domaine le Clos du Caillou<\/a><\/strong> are some of the top producers. If you\u2019re looking for something a little more affordable, try a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/2bq2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Minervois<\/a><\/strong>, we love <strong>Gerard Bertrand\u2019s<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to try an <strong>Arizona Mourvedre? <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runewines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rune Wines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is producing one that is bright with red plum and raspberry, earthy and gamey, with a hint of smoked meat. It\u2019s both classic and unique.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/blaufrankisch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Blaufrankisch<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/primitivo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Primitivo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tannat<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Written By Kate Meyers Emery<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Kate Meyers Emery is a Finger Lakes wine evangelist, sharing the love and knowledge of her region through the classes she teaches and in her writing. She is the author of VinifeROC, a personal chronicle of her adventures in exploring the wines of New York, with a particular focus on Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Follow her wine adventures on Instagram at @kmeyersemery.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>[jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published.\" subscribe_button=\"Sign Me Up!\"]<\/p>\r\n<\/div>","post_title":"Mourv\u00e8dre","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mourvedre","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-08-21 14:17:51","post_modified_gmt":"2022-08-21 18:17:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/mourvedre\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1871,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:07","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:07","post_content":"<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div class=\"hasHiddenText\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Editor's Note: Winetraveler is a reader-supported publication and this article may contain affiliate links. We review and recommend all products independently. When you buy wine through our site, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.<\/span><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"gradient\":\"very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine grape variety of the grapevine species vitis vinifera. It is the most widely grown red wine grape variety in the world, and its wines were recently ranked as the most searched and sought-after in the world.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can form a full-bodied, complex, fruit-forward and dry wine when vinified correctly. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape has received most of its notoriety from being grown in the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/30-best-bordeaux-wineries-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bordeaux region of France<\/strong><\/a>. Traditionally speaking, these wines taste of heavy red and black fruit backed by noticeable tannins.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><a href=\"#pairings\">Pairings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><a href=\"#aging\">Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wine Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>...and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a>What Does Cabernet Sauvignon Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The climate Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in has been known to substantially affect its taste. Cooler climate Cabernet will tend to yield a more dark-fruit-forward wine with evidence of acidity. While warmer climates tend to yield more evidence of rich red fruit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Classic fruit notes are deep and dark: blackberry, black cherry, plum, cassis, and raisins. Earth and mineral notes can vary depending on terroir and vinification methods but classic notes include cedar, bell pepper, cracked spice, wood smoke, oak, tobacco, black olive, mushroom, mint, and wet gravel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a>Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because of its complexity and high tannin structure, Cabernet Sauvignon is a great choice with any poultry or meat dish. The rugged spiciness of the wine combined with its dark fruit and earth will easily balance out grilled poultry, grilled pork, filet mignon, rack of lamb, or braised pork ribs perfectly. For vegetarian dishes, it works well with spiced mushroom, eggplant, or quinoa-based dishes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For cheese pairings, Cabernet Sauvignon works best with medium to sharp cheeses, like aged cheddar, apple-smoked gouda, asiago, gruyere, goat cheese, stilton, or bleu cheese.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Climate and Terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cabernet Sauvignon is a choice grape variety for wine drinkers and vintners alike because of its taste profile and ease to produce. The vines are incredibly hardy and can grow in an array of climates and terroirs. They produce grapes with thick skins which are highly resistant to damaging weather like frost and hail.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yields are often high, which can be a huge positive for winemakers considering that Cabernet is one of the most in-demand red wines around the world. On the other hand, controlling yields is also important for more boutique, craft wineries who are looking for a more refined product. This requires further investment in labor costs and a choice selection in terroir.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Ironically, if you were to look at it on a timescale starting when humans first tried wine, Cabernet Sauvignon hasn\u2019t been around that long. It was stumbled upon during the&nbsp;17th century in&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/south-west-france\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Southwestern France<\/strong><\/a>, where&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/sauvignon-blanc-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-resources\/cabernet-franc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cabernet Franc<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;were crossed to form a new grape variety.&nbsp;<em>(This was recently discovered in&nbsp;1996 where DNA testing was done&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<\/em><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1999\/11\/23\/science\/vintage-genetics-turns-out-to-be-ordinaire.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology<\/em><\/a><em>).<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Beyond Bordeaux, there are a plethora of quality Cabernet growing areas. Venture into regions like the Loire Valley, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/lebanon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lebanon\u2019s Beqaa Valley<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/tuscany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tuscany<\/strong><\/a>, and Navarra in Spain to truly expand your palate and see this grape\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While centuries of wine production in Bordeaux helped launch Cabernet to fame over time, other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/napa-valley\/10-must-visit-napa-wineries-boutique-off-the-beaten-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>regions like Napa Valley<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;have helped bring it to the forefront of the new world as a single-varietal red wine. Many Bordeaux winemakers are known for blending Cabernet Sauvignon with other varieties, such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With wine production is expanding globally at a record pace, wine enthusiasts should begin to look towards other old world and new world wine-producing regions to sample new takes on Cabernet Sauvignon. In North America, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/washington\/best-woodinville-wineries-tasting-rooms-hollywood-district\/\" target=\"_blank\">Washington State<\/a><\/strong> is growing gorgeous examples of Cabernet in AVAs including Yakima, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/walla-walla\/\" target=\"_blank\">Walla Walla<\/a><\/strong>, Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills and the Columbia Valley. California wine lovers undoubtedly should continue to keep an eye on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/california\/sonoma-itinerary-3-days\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sonoma County\u2019s wines<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/california\/best-paso-robles-wineries-tasting-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Paso Robles<\/strong><\/a>, and <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/california\/lake-county-itinerary-wineries-hotels-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake County<\/a><\/strong>. The <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/california\/santa-cruz-mountains-scm-ava-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Santa Cruz Mountains<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are also crafting some delicious examples.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A variety of New World countries and regions produce fantastic Cabernet. From New Zealand\u2019s Hawke\u2019s Bay region to Australia\u2019s McLaren Valley, all the way to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/chile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>regions across Chile<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and even Stellenbosch in South Africa.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a>How Cabernet Sauvignon is Aged<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cabernet Sauvignon produces some of the most age-worthy wines in the world. Cab loves oak \u2013 it\u2019s such a bold wine that it\u2019s almost impossible for oak to be intrusive. Instead, oak can really work wonders to round out the rough edges of young Cabernet Sauvignon.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>French, American, and Hungarian oak all work well with Cab and it\u2019s rare that oak isn\u2019t used. High-end Bordeaux and high-end Napa Cabs can age for decades, and even less expensive Cabernets can age for a bit. While we don\u2019t necessarily recommend hanging on to an inexpensive wine for years \u2013 they are, after all, meant to be drunk young \u2013 with Cab, it could be a fun experiment just to see what happens.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Try some of these great Cabernet Sauvignon wines and Cabernet-based blends from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spvs\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chateau Pontet-Canet<\/strong><\/a>, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/drva\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chateau Brane-Cantenac<\/strong>,<\/a> Margaux, Bordeaux, France<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/94kw\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Clos du Val, Hirondelle Vineyard<\/strong><\/a>, Stags Lead District, Napa Valley, California<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/2oyn\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Obsidian Ridge,<\/strong><\/a> Red Hills, Lake County, North Coast, California<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/29j7\" target=\"_blank\">L\u2019Ecole 41,<\/a><\/strong> Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/3rey\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hacienda Araucano \u2018Gran Araucano,\u2019<\/strong><\/a> Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:tadv\/classic-paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published. 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