Unveil the answers & your new favorite wine below!
See which were Cabs and which were Clones as well as learning more about your favorite of the group.
Cabs & Clones Answers Unveiled
1.) Bootleg Cabernet Sauvignon: While originally from Bordeaux, France, many top examples of this grape now also come from California like this powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles in the Central Coast. Filled with aromas of black plums, black cherries, vanilla, and cocoa, this wine is a classic example of the grape.
2.) Edmeades Zinfandel: If you mistook this wine for a Cabernet Sauvignon, you are in good company as many people mistake a powerful Zinfandel for the equally robust Cabernet grape. Filled with aromas of black raspberries, strawberry jam, cherry wood, and white pepper, this is a great example of the variety from Mendocino County's rugged coastal mountains.
3.) Cambria Syrah: Famous as a key grape in the Rhone Valley of France, Syrah's powerful profile can easily be confused with Cabernet Sauvignon. Both have thick skins, higher tannins, and a full body, and both can live for decades in your cellar. This beautiful example from Cambria Estate Winery in Santa Barbara County shows classic notes of blueberries, mocha, and chocolate.
4.) La Crema Cabernet Sauvignon: Another fantastic example of the grape from Sonoma County, this Cabernet has complex aromas of currant, coffee, and leather with supple tannins and a round mouthfeel. Pair this full bodied wine with a T-bone steak, beef bourguignon, or porcini mushroom risotto, and watch the magic that happens on your palate when you pair like a pro.
Cheers to drinking great wine!
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