Cabernet sauvignon and the other grapes belonging to the Bordeaux family are cultivated in vineyards across the globe. Discover what makes this grape variety so treasured by red wine enthusiasts worldwide. This course explores the historical background and geographic origins of cabernet, examines its established and emerging cultivation regions, and details its defining sensory characteristics. Through a professionally guided wine tasting featuring between 6 and 7 carefully selected bottles, you will experience firsthand how climate variations, soil types, and distinct regional viticultural practices shape the final expression of this varietal. Though wines vary based on production methods and provenance, you will recognize underlying quality factors that tie them together.
A cornerstone experience for those passionate about cabernet and individuals committed to advancing their wine evaluation expertise and expanding their knowledge base.
Online Info
- Your Zoom access link and accompanying course materials will be sent via email several days before the class begins. Please check your spam folder, and if you haven't received the materials within one business day of your scheduled event, reach out to [email protected].
- For those participating, a tasting kit is available for pickup at San Francisco Wine School or can be shipped to you anywhere in the United States.
- For participants in areas where kit delivery is not available, alternative wine selection lists are provided. Explore your pickup and delivery options here.
- Participants who wish to join remotely without doing the wine tasting component can select the "Skip the Wine" option during registration.
- Your kit will include both wine identification lists and detailed preparation instructions for each tasting segment.
