Clifton's Flower & Garden Center

Cabernet Sauvignon is the premier red wine grape in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape in the Bordeaux region of France,but has spread to every other major growing region. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape produces distinctive wines that are tannic and can have long aging potential. Cabernet wines are usually blended with other varieties to make wines with increased complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon is a small dark thick skinned grape that gives average yields. It needs slightly warmer growing conditions than many other varieties in order to achieve maturity. Cabernet Sauvignon Taste characteristics include: dark cherry, cedar, tobacco, black currant, and if grown in cool climates, green pepper or olive overtones. Enjoy the foliage as it goes dormant, and its dominant trunk and branch pattern which gives good winter time interest. Hardy to about 5 degrees. Shipped as a potted one gallon plant in its original soil and container.