# Cabernet Sauvignon | The Story Behind The Vine

https://www.trefethen.com/journal/cabernet-sauvignon-the-story-behind-the-vine

> Marketing/educational content from a winery: useful for general information and for learning about Trefethen’s specific Cabernet bottlings. Attribute claims to Trefethen Family Vineyards rather than treating them as independent scientific facts.

## Summary

A Trefethen Family Vineyards journal article (published March 2, 2021) that describes Cabernet Sauvignon’s origin, flavor and growing regions, stylistic differences by region, reasons for its aging potential, and highlights Trefethen’s Cabernet offerings (Signature, Reserve, and HāLo).

## Audience

general

## Prompts this page answers

- What is the origin and typical flavor profile of Cabernet Sauvignon?
- How does Cabernet Sauvignon style vary by region?
- What Cabernet Sauvignon wines does Trefethen produce?
- Why is Cabernet Sauvignon suitable for aging?
- When was this Trefethen article about Cabernet Sauvignon published?

## Purpose

To educate readers about Cabernet Sauvignon and to promote Trefethen’s Cabernet Sauvignon wines from its estate vineyards.

## Highlights

- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon; origin: Bordeaux, France.
- DNA testing at UC Davis discovered in 1996 that Cabernet Sauvignon arose from a cross of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Flavor profile: dark fruits (black cherry, black currant, blackberry), tannic and full-bodied; oak aging can add vanilla and clove.
- Trefethen has grown Cabernet Sauvignon on its property since the 19th century and has 99 acres on its estate.
- Trefethen Cabernet bottlings mentioned: Signature Cabernet, Reserve Cabernet (from Main Ranch and Hillspring), and HāLo Cabernet (from Hillspring, named for Hailey and Lorenzo).

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — "Cabernet Sauvignon | The Story Behind The Vine" (https://www.trefethen.com/journal/cabernet-sauvignon-the-story-behind-the-vine).

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards (Napa Valley winery) — site footer lists address, email, and phone for the winery.

## Topics

- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Trefethen HāLo Cabernet
- Trefethen Reserve Cabernet
- Cabernet flavor profile
- Cabernet origin Bordeaux

## Key entities

- **Cabernet Sauvignon** (other): Red grape variety discussed on the page (origin, flavor, regions, styles).
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Napa Valley winery that published the article; owner of estate vineyards and producer of Signature, Reserve, and HāLo Cabernet wines. — https://www.trefethen.com/
- **Hillspring Vineyard** (location): Estate vineyard referenced as providing grapes for Trefethen’s Reserve Cabernet and HāLo Cabernet.
- **Bryan Kays** (person): Named as Trefethen’s winemaker who joined in 2006 as a viticulture intern.
- **UC Davis** (organization): Referenced as the institution whose DNA testing discovered Cabernet Sauvignon's parentage in 1996.
- **Judgement of Paris (1976)** (event): Historic wine competition mentioned as a turning point for Napa Valley’s reputation.
- **Napa Valley** (location): Wine region discussed in relation to Cabernet Sauvignon and Trefethen’s estate.

## Metadata

- Type: article
- Published: 2021-03-02