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Varietal Wine Characteristics

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Aromas: Olive, Blackberry, Blueberry (sometimes), Boysenberry, Pepper, Clove, Vanilla, Mint, Licorice, Chocolate, Allspice, Rosemary, Bacon Fat, Tobacco, Smoke.
Body: Full
Acid: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Other: Best regions Hermitage, Cornas, Cote Rotie. Barossa and Hunter in Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Aroma: Cassis (black currant), Black Cherry, Blackberry, pepper, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, violet.
Body: Full
Acid: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Other: Bordeaux left bank primary grape

Aroma: Red pepper, Violet, Strawberry, Raspberry, Green pepper/jalapeño, gravel, chocolate and vanilla from oak (USA)
Body: Medium
Acid: Med/High
Tannin: Med/High
Other: Loire single varietal in Chinon, Bourgueil

Aroma: Black Cherry, Raspberry, Plum, Graphite, Cedar, Tobacco, Vanilla, Clove, Mocha, Pepper
Body: Medium
Acid: Med
Tannin: Med
Other: Bordeaux Right Bank, St. Emilion.

Aroma: Cherry & Raspberry (cool), Plum & Blackberry (warm), milk chocolate, violet, leather, tobacco, pepper, smoky finish
Body: Med/Full
Acid: Med
Tannin: Med/High
Other: Medoza, Arg. Cahors, France. Blending grape in Bordeaux. Pairs with lean red meat and bleu cheese.