Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted grape and recognized red wine in the world. It gained recognition through Bordeaux wines, where it is blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Due to its popularity among South African red wine drinkers and wine producers, it's impossible to avoid Cabernet Sauvignon. Since it's grown in multiple regions around the world, its flavours are expressed in different ways depending on when it's grown. The ability of Cabernet Sauvignon to grow in most environments makes it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world. Its popularity has contributed to its criticism as a "colonizer" that takes over regions at the expense of indigenous grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon can reflect the personality of the winemaker while still representing its typical character. Winemakers typically make the first decision whether to produce a single-varietal or a blended South African wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted grape and recognized red wine in the world. It gained recognition through Bordeaux wines, where it is blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Due to its popularity among South African red wine drinkers and wine producers, it's impossible to avoid Cabernet Sauvignon. Since it's grown in multiple regions around the world, its flavours are expressed in different ways depending on when it's grown. The ability of Cabernet Sauvignon to grow in most environments makes it one of the most popular grape varieties in the world. Its popularity has contributed to its criticism as a "colonizer" that takes over regions at the expense of indigenous grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon can reflect the personality of the winemaker while still representing its typical character. Winemakers typically make the first decision whether to produce a single-varietal or a blended South African wine.
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