Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends - Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as
a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most
planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and
Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer
climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive
blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive
characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is
perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively
new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and
Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming
Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the
companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe,
stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas
Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among
winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America,
Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and
even in Mexico.
Country: United States - When people consider domestic wine, they normally think
about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including
the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable
of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from
other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware)
to be raised around the world. Click for a list of bestselling items from the United States.
Sub-Region: California - With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has
seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden
State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is
brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200
years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide,
there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.
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Specific Appellation: Napa Valley - America's most famous wine region, which encompasses
a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay
northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate
and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District,
Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay
still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in
quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.
V. Sattui Winery is a family-owned winery established in 1885 and located in
St. Helena, the heart of California's famous Napa Valley. Our award-winning wines
are sold exclusively at the winery and through our website direct to our customers.
We have no outside distribution. The St. Helena location includes our stone Winery
building and a large gourmet cheese shop and deli surrounded by two and a half
acres of shaded picnic grounds.
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