I used to not like Cabernet Sauvignon before I studied wine. I thought it was too big for me. Now I’ve grown to like it. However, my parents are obsessed with Napa Cabernet Sauvignon every since they first visited Napa and I like Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. I highly recommend you check out Duckhorn, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars (the winery that one the judgment of Pairs), Hall, Caymus, Chimney Rock, and Sequoia Grove. The only two I haven’t had a Cabernet Sauvignon from are Duckhorn and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
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Love your work....Gimblet Gravels Hawkes Bay takes out top Cabernet Sauvignon in my opinion. Love the fact that mentioned little old New Zealand on this. Woop woop!! Thanks for the videos
Let me be honest!! the Cabernet Sauvignon hit me hard!! After merrily enjoying a bottle of merlot I really thought that Cabernet Sauvignon will also be sweet, light and soft on the palate so I happily sipped a mouthful and Boy, I was been fooled to every bit!!!! It hit me hard like I was trying to gulp a troll mace!!! The next I know is I woke up after three days!!!
Napa Cab wasn't always that expensive, e.g. Robert Mondavi, Beringer Knight Valley before it was being bought over. I vaguely remember Aussie made more Shiraz when there was a saying that Cab was King was because Cab usually was better to put away for a while. So, cellaring it for a while, a year for more affordable ones to decades for premium ones may be recommended.
Although most people go to Napa for Cabernet Sauvignon, I highly suggest you try Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley region. These wines are cheaper than Napa and tend to have a more balanced silkier tannins.
Both cabernet sauvignon and reisling really put Washington State wines on the map. The most expensive wine property in Washington is in the Red Mountain ava and produces the best cabernet sauvignon grapes in the state. The average price from that ava is +$30/bottle with common bottlings much higher in price.
Napa Cabs have indeed become expensive. In my experience, the $30 range is usually a bit syrupy and you’ve got to get up to $50 for a bit of elegance. Some of the famous valley floor vineyards are very expensive and (for me) overrated given the price. While still pricey, the Napa mountain Cabs are a better value and incredibly good.
Would be great to hear your thoughts on Cabernet Sauvignon. Any particular country or region you like to go for?
I used to not like Cabernet Sauvignon before I studied wine. I thought it was too big for me. Now I’ve grown to like it. However, my parents are obsessed with Napa Cabernet Sauvignon every since they first visited Napa and I like Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. I highly recommend you check out Duckhorn, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars (the winery that one the judgment of Pairs), Hall, Caymus, Chimney Rock, and Sequoia Grove. The only two I haven’t had a Cabernet Sauvignon from are Duckhorn and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
@@numanuma20 Yeah I enjoy it on a blend for sure.
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Fantastic 👏 👏. Thank you for the video
Greetings, just had a thought to make wine my first choice drink, just subscribed, looking forward to learning from you, great explanations and storytelling so far🙏🏿
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Love your explanations! Awesome channel!
Hi. Thanks very much, I really appreciate that
Some great stuff coming out of Chile.
Yes indeed
Love your work....Gimblet Gravels Hawkes Bay takes out top Cabernet Sauvignon in my opinion. Love the fact that mentioned little old New Zealand on this. Woop woop!! Thanks for the videos
Thanks for watching.
Let me be honest!! the Cabernet Sauvignon hit me hard!! After merrily enjoying a bottle of merlot I really thought that Cabernet Sauvignon will also be sweet, light and soft on the palate so I happily sipped a mouthful and Boy, I was been fooled to every bit!!!! It hit me hard like I was trying to gulp a troll mace!!! The next I know is I woke up after three days!!!
Napa Cab wasn't always that expensive, e.g. Robert Mondavi, Beringer Knight Valley before it was being bought over. I vaguely remember Aussie made more Shiraz when there was a saying that Cab was King was because Cab usually was better to put away for a while. So, cellaring it for a while, a year for more affordable ones to decades for premium ones may be recommended.
Great comment. Thanks for sharing.
Although most people go to Napa for Cabernet Sauvignon, I highly suggest you try Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley region. These wines are cheaper than Napa and tend to have a more balanced silkier tannins.
Thanks for the recommendation
Hi, I really enjoy watching your channel. Keep up the great work :) Can you make a video about the wine books that are worth reading?
Hi. Thanks for the comment. Yes I can do that.
Both cabernet sauvignon and reisling really put Washington State wines on the map.
The most expensive wine property in Washington is in the Red Mountain ava and produces the best cabernet sauvignon grapes in the state. The average price from that ava is +$30/bottle with common bottlings much higher in price.
Unfortunately I don't see a lot of it over here. I'll have to visit instead!!
@@TheGrapeExplorer When you do let me know. I'll get you a list of some wineries to hit.
Delacato is one of the largest wine producers in America. Also one of the largest exporters. Just FYI
Thanks for sharing.
Napa Valley North Coast and Washington State....yum!!
Yes!!
how about Australian Shiraz?
Napa Cabs have indeed become expensive. In my experience, the $30 range is usually a bit syrupy and you’ve got to get up to $50 for a bit of elegance. Some of the famous valley floor vineyards are very expensive and (for me) overrated given the price. While still pricey, the Napa mountain Cabs are a better value and incredibly good.
Thanks for sharing. Useful information
Too much unnecessary talking. Boring Video.
Dont be a twat Raymond