The 11 Best Cabernet Sauvignons to Drink Right Now, From Napa Valley to Australia

Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
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If you are looking for the best Cabernet Sauvignon out there, it helps to first ask yourself a few questions. Are you mostly a fan of new world or old world wines? Do you like a heavy oak influence or do you prefer the fruit to show through? Are you looking for a bottle to drink now or are you planning on holding it for a few years?

A naturally occurring cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon is a French native that is one of the two main grapes of Bordeaux (alongside Merlot) and is the principal variety in all five of the first growths there. Since the middle of the 19th century, it has been planted around the world in every country in which wine is made. Some of the best examples come from a diverse group of nations such as Argentina, Chile, the United States, Australia, South Africa, and Israel. Its small, thick-skinned berries make wine with strong tannins and high acidity, two components that aide in Cabernet Sauvignon’s ability to age. Covering more vineyard acreage than any other wine grape on the planet, Cabernet Sauvignon offers literally thousands of options from which to choose. Fortunately for you, we took the time to taste through thousands of samples in order to select the best bottles from regions around the world.

Our Best Cabernet Sauvignon Picks

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