Cabernet Sauvignon

What Is Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Sauvignon was actually created by mistake. In southwestern France in the seventeenth century, a red Cabernet Franc grape plant and a white Sauvignon Blanc grape plant were mistakingly bred together. They created what is now known as Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful dark red color, full bodied flavor, and an average alcohol content over 13.5%. This type of red wine is most commonly made in California, Australia, France, and Chile. Cabernet Sauvignon has dry flavors and a hearty level of tannins, which is the reason your mouth may feel dry when drinking it. Common flavors found in Cabernet Sauvignon are pepper, tobacco, dark fruit like cherries, and vanilla. This type of rich wine pairs well with red meat, hard cheese, dark chocolate, and salty snacks like pretzels or corn chips.

The Best Red Wines To Pair With Steak: Cabernet Sauvignon

Instead of grabbing a random bottle off the shelf, learn about which red wines to pair with steak for the ultimate flavor combinations.

When in doubt, choose a Cabernet. This widely popular wine rarely lets us down. There’s a reason why it’s the most popular red wine in America, and that’s because it goes with basically any type of steak. Cabernets have a high acidity that cuts through red meat flawlessly to provide the perfect flavor combinations.