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Wine on the Radio - February 17, 2004

Cabernet Sauvignon                        Recommendations    

Here at The Wine Experience we love all kinds of wine.  But if there's one that seems to stand out just a bit more it's Cabernet Sauvignon.  

Cabernet is often called the "King of Grapes," so no wonder Cab-based wines of the world are the most favored, most appreciated, most collected and most prominent.  

Why is that?  

Well Cab has it all.  From its bold flavors of currants and ripe blueberries to complex layers of cedar, licorice and even chocolate, the taste can be stunning.  

From tight tannins letting aging for decades to elegant softness for tonight's meal . . . from prized, pricey and legendary to affordable, available and everyday.  

New world styles from America, Australia and Chile are explosive, ripe and lush.  France 's are a bit more aloof until they age a bit, but can be wines of legend.  

Whatever the style, for many, cabernet is what wine is supposed to be - versatile, dependable and full of flavor.  

So compare countries.   Try different styles.  

And taste, taste, taste!  

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Some Cab Picks and Recommendations . . . All Prices Approximate

Simi 2001 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $25
Sonoma Valley, California
Winemaker's Notes
From one of the greatest California Cabernet vintages ever, this 2001 is an absolute stunner! Best of all, it presents amazing value for lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red with purple tones and up front aromas of berry with a hint of sweet oak

Penfolds 2000 Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
Australia
Winemaker's Notes
Generous ripe berry fruits. A subtle background of spicy, smoky oak

Catena 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon $22
Argentina, South America
Winemaker's Notes
The 1999 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon (From the Agrelo Vineyard) has a deep ruby red color

Los Vascos 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon $9
Chile, South America
Winemaker's Notes
The harvest resulted in a wine of intense ruby color, with varietal characteristics, well balanced with strong tannins, and a round, well-structured casis aroma

Ch. Lagrange 1998 St. Julien $40
Bordeaux, France
Winemaker's Notes
The excellent Château Lagrange is one of St. Julian's great wines - powerful, full-bodied and concentrated

Beaulieu - BV 1999 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon $28
Napa Valley, California
Winemaker's Notes
Fine deep ruby black, nearly opaque color. Strong, minerally, loam and spice aromas with loads of black currant fruit and a hint of opulent new oak vanilla