{"id":3622,"date":"2020-10-23T14:12:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T14:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/?p=3622"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:10:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:10:13","slug":"a-guide-to-cabernet-sauvignon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.juicegrape.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/a-guide-to-cabernet-sauvignon\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Cabernet Sauvignon?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Known as the king of red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys the same regal status in California as it does in its native home of Bordeaux, France. Californian Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be more fruit-forward and mellow, with rich dark fruit notes. The most common aromatic and flavor components found in this varietal are plum, black cherry, blueberry as well as warm spice, vanilla, black pepper, and tobacco. Aside from being known for its dark color and full body, it\u2019s known for often being over 13.5% in alcohol content. The average alcohol content of a Cab from California floats around 14.5%. At Musto Wine Grape we carry a variety of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from multiple AVAs in California, as well as all of the yeasts, nutrients, and equipment you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n

What kind of yeast should I use when making Cabernet Sauvignon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

*Note that full expression of the desired characteristics for any of the following yeast strains is based on proper care and feeding if the yeasts, along with using quality fruit and good winemaking practices. It is also strongly recommended that Go-Ferm and Fermaid-K are used as well as temperature management throughout the entire fermentation. As always, if you need assistance with any part of your winemaking process, do not hesitate to reach out to us at sales@juicegrape.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong> or give us a call at (877) 812-1137 to speak with someone who can assist with any product recommendations, procedures, or problems.<\/p>\n

BM45<\/strong><\/span><\/a> yields a big mouthfeel, notes of cherry liquor, rose petal, jam, plum, berry as well as earthy and spicy elements. It offers color stability and helps to minimize vegetative characteristics.<\/p>\n

BDX <\/strong><\/a><\/span>is an all-around great choice for berry, plum, and jam characteristics. It has a moderate fermenting rate and offers good color retention. By re-enforcing existing tannins, it develops structure in the wine. Because of this, we advise to not use with unripe fruit.<\/p>\n

RP15<\/strong><\/span><\/a> emphasizes the berry aspects of the fruit, along with color stability, increased mouthfeel, and agreeable tannins.<\/p>\n

D254<\/strong><\/span><\/a> yields a big mouthfeel and rounds tannins as well as intense fruit. It has a focus on berry and jam characteristics, but more so of dried fruit than fresh. It\u2019s also great for color stability and adds body to blends.<\/p>\n

D80<\/strong><\/span><\/a> offers big volume and fine grain tannins. It is great for encouraging more positive tannin intensity to a blend.<\/p>\n

Where do you source your Cabernet Sauvignon from?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We offer Cabernet Sauvignon from multiple AVA\u2019s within California and Washington:<\/p>\n

Lanza-Musto Vineyards in Suisun Valley, CA <\/strong>(Valley, 169, 15, and Koch<\/a><\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Mettler Family Ranch<\/span><\/a> in Lodi, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Napa Valley, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Washington State<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>(Clone 33)<\/p>\n

Sonoma County, CA <\/strong>(Chalk Hill)<\/p>\n

Amador, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

King\u2019s River, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paso Robles, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Central Valley, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is there a certain winemaking procedure specific to Cabernet Sauvignon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can follow our Red Wine Grape Procedure which you can find here<\/strong><\/span>,<\/a>\u00a0if you are using juice you can find the procedure here\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong>and if you are using frozen must, here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. The procedure is standard for making red wines, but using the proper yeasts and nutrients specific for Cabernet Sauvignon and consistent monitoring will have the biggest impact on your final wine.<\/p>\n

Where can I buy grapes, juice, or must?<\/h2>\n

At Musto Wine Grape Company, all red grape varieties are available in 36lb cases, in frozen must by request, or in 6-gallon fresh juice pails. For Sterile Juice options that can be shipped year-round and without refrigeration click here<\/span><\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, if you need the best options and equipment suited for you and your winemaking goals, email sales@juicegrape.com or call (877) 812 – 1137 to speak with one of our Musto Crush Crew members who can help. We are here to provide all of the winemaking products you need to make the wine of your dreams, as well as the customer support to ensure your success!<\/p>\n

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