With all of the choices to drink, you may need some persuasion as to why you should keep a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon ready. However, if you have frequent guests, impromptu parties, or enjoy cooking for others, a bottle or two of the world’s most popular red wine can help you turn any gathering into a memorable event.
You can find a Cabernet Sauvignon from nearly every wine-growing region in the world. The grape originated in France, and you could opt for a Bordeaux, which is made of a variety of Cab grapes. A California Cabernet Sauvignon is actually what many people today associate with the grape because it is a single varietal not a blend.
Ready to Serve
Red wine is always ready to serve. Unlike many wines and all beers, it can be offered at room temperature. There are no mixers needed as with whiskey, vodka and other hard liquors. The bottle can sit out, ready for anyone who wants it without worrying about ice.
The taste is usually palatable to all types of drinkers. The casual drinker who rarely has more than a glass of white wine will be game to try it. A beer drinker who wants something with body and taste will be satisfied. The cocktail drinker will find the wine’s mix of earthy and dark fruit flavors to be satisfying.
Dress it Up or Down
When you are being spontaneous, you may not want to get out the stemmed wine glasses. A good stemless glass will do just as well for this wine. After all, a stem was added to keep the drinker from warming the wine. That’s not nearly as important with a Cabernet.
If you want to dress up the gathering, the stemmed wine glasses will look right at a party or on the dinner table. You may not need to impress anyone, but you definitely will.
The Right Reputation
Sweet wines are stereotyped as the choice of the immature drinker. White wines, which are often sweet, are similarly stereotyped as too light to be taken seriously. It doesn’t matter that they may actually have a bit higher alcohol content than reds.
Red wine enjoys a more sophisticated reputation. The stronger flavor can compete with liquor in a way that white wines never could. Plus, you can picture a Cabernet Sauvignon with its bite being the preferred wine of wealthy movers and shakers.
The Health Connection
While no alcoholic drink can be called healthy, some are healthier than others. Red wine may be good for cardiovascular health. Reds have a high amount of tannins, especially a true Cabernet. Since they are less sweet, they tend to have slightly fewer calories and less alcohol content.
Have Wine, Will Travel
For the reasons already named, a Cabernet Sauvignon will be welcomed if you need a gift for a host. Plus, your host won’t have to worry about cooling it or icing it. In fact, a good Cabernet can go on a camping trip or
With all of these factors in its favor, Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural to keep on hand. It will always be ready when you are, and few will turn it down when offered.
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