Cabernet Sauvignon

Hello,
Today we learned about Cabernet Sauvignon.Typically it is grown in France but recently there have been many plantings in California, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa. In Australia it is typically grown in South Australia in McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, and the Yarra Valley. Vines are normally low yielding compared to other grape varieties. Also the flavors take time to develop so they are best suited for cooler climates. The color is normally a deep purple that turns into a brick red with age. The aromas can change with the region but typically there is tomato bush, bell pepper, blackberry, and cherry aromas.  The palate can have very aggressive tannins if it is a young wine and also have high acidity. There me be a lack of intensity in the mid palate as well. As wines develop the tannins can soften and the flavor can increase.

1) Wynn's " The Siding"
    Made in: Coonawarra
    Alc/vol:13.5
    Price: $14

Appearance: The rim id s light cranberry and the core is a dark ink black color. The wine appears to be full bodied do to its opaque color but still looks youthful due to the violet hues. It is vibrant and has good clarity.

Aroma:This wine has an intense primary aroma of black currant and has a secondary aroma of oak, which makes the wine complex. There are also some subtle leafy and earthy aromas.

Palate: The wine taste like you are licking the woods. There is intense oak flavors and also intense tomato leaf and earthy flavors. There is also a good persistence in the wine. The flavor starts out on the front palate and the drops in the mid palate, and they grows again in the back palate.