2. -Offspring of Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc in France -Grown in all the wine producing countries -California, Australia, South America, France, Italy, etc. -Grapes have thick skins -Vines are hardy and resistant to rot and frost -Strongly influenced by climate -Became popular from its prominence in Bordeaux wines and being blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc

3. -Black Currant (Cabernet franc) -Pencil Box (Cabernet franc) -Grassiness (Sauvignon blanc)

4. COOL CLIMATE -Green Bell Pepper - under-ripened grapes -Asparagus -Vegetal MEDIUM CLIMATE -Mint -Eucalyptus -Black Pepper -Pencil Lead HOT CLIMATE -Jam

5. -Tannin -Oak -During fermentation or from barrel aging -Alcohol

6. -Fatty red meats -Dishes with heavy butter or cream sauces -Bitter Foods -Radicchio & Endives -Black Pepper -Cooking methods: -Grilling, Smoking, Plank Roasting -Cheeses -Cheddar, Mozzarella, Brie *NOT good with spicy foods *Climate in which grapes are grown highly influences food pairings and tastes

7. -Other names: -Bouchet, Bouche, Petit-Bouchet, Petit-Cabernet, Petit-Vidure, Vidure, Sauvignon Rouge -Grows best in gravel based soil

8. Wikipedia. August 17, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Cabernet_Sauvignon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Cabernet_Sauvignon

9. NOW GO DRINK YOUR WINE AND ENJOY :D