Australian Wine: Differents between Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon?!
Which one taste sweeter!?more velvety!?smoother!?Fuller body!?Spicier!?And the characteristics of the 2!? Thanks!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Australian Shiraz is quite a significant symbol of the new world wines!. I suggest you have a try, rather than Cab!.s because Cab!.s can grow everywhere, but Australian Shiraz is quite special, among others!.
The taste notes of these 2 varieties can be described as below:
Shiraz: Deep colour, Strong, full body, taste of peper , spicy!.
Australian Cab!.S: Deep ruby, Strong, full - midium body, taste of blackberry, chacolate!.!.!.tannic!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The taste notes of these 2 varieties can be described as below:
Shiraz: Deep colour, Strong, full body, taste of peper , spicy!.
Australian Cab!.S: Deep ruby, Strong, full - midium body, taste of blackberry, chacolate!.!.!.tannic!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Shiraz--My favorite wine!.
This grape is known as Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia!.
The grape is thought to be named for a city in Persia (Shiraz) where it probably originated!.
It produces full rich wines of intense color and flavor!. In warmer climates like Australia, the grape produces wines that are sweeter and riper tasting!. In cooler climates like the Rhone valley of France, it often has more pepper and spice aromas and flavors!. Syrah usually becomes drinkable at an early age and most are produced for consumption within a year after release (2rd year from harvest)!. On the other hand, there are Syrah/Shiraz examples of very long lived wines such as Hermitage in France and Penfold's Grange in Australia!.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the premier red wine grape in the world!. Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape in the Bordeaux region of France and has spread to every other major growing region!. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape produces distinctive wines that are tannic and can have long aging potential!. Average aging potential for Cabernet is 5 to 10 years in order to achieve peak flavor!. It is usually blended with other varieties to make wines with increased complexity!.
It needs slightly warmer growing conditions than many other varieties in order to achieve maturity!. DNA testing shows that it is descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon Taste characteristics: dark cherry, cedar, tobacco, black currant, cool climate growth can give green pepper or olive!. Up to 18 months of aging in small oak barrels before bottling Cabernet is common in order to achieve more complexity!.
When you think of the finest red wines in the world, you often are thinking of wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon!. Cabernet Sauvignon is known in some parts of the world by other names including: Petit Cabernet, Sauvignon Rouge, and Vidure!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This grape is known as Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia!.
The grape is thought to be named for a city in Persia (Shiraz) where it probably originated!.
It produces full rich wines of intense color and flavor!. In warmer climates like Australia, the grape produces wines that are sweeter and riper tasting!. In cooler climates like the Rhone valley of France, it often has more pepper and spice aromas and flavors!. Syrah usually becomes drinkable at an early age and most are produced for consumption within a year after release (2rd year from harvest)!. On the other hand, there are Syrah/Shiraz examples of very long lived wines such as Hermitage in France and Penfold's Grange in Australia!.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the premier red wine grape in the world!. Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape in the Bordeaux region of France and has spread to every other major growing region!. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape produces distinctive wines that are tannic and can have long aging potential!. Average aging potential for Cabernet is 5 to 10 years in order to achieve peak flavor!. It is usually blended with other varieties to make wines with increased complexity!.
It needs slightly warmer growing conditions than many other varieties in order to achieve maturity!. DNA testing shows that it is descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon Taste characteristics: dark cherry, cedar, tobacco, black currant, cool climate growth can give green pepper or olive!. Up to 18 months of aging in small oak barrels before bottling Cabernet is common in order to achieve more complexity!.
When you think of the finest red wines in the world, you often are thinking of wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon!. Cabernet Sauvignon is known in some parts of the world by other names including: Petit Cabernet, Sauvignon Rouge, and Vidure!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
While a shiraz is noted for being a full-bodied and spicy wine, cabs can run the gamut!.
I find I enjoy shiraz with your more flavourful, intense meats!. If you're doing, say, lamb chops or steaks that have some char!.
Where you get some variation is in the tannin (what hits the back of your tongue)!. A nice spicy Shiraz with something like that is perfect!.
Cabnerets!.!.!.a good all purpose red; personally I prefer the big cabs!.
You're more likely to find a smoother cab, although there are plenty of full-bodied cabernets out there!.
I know you didn't mention it, but the pinot noir is a good option if you're looking for a smoother, slightly sweeter red!.
Wine Spectator is a good repository and can help you among specific labels and makes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I find I enjoy shiraz with your more flavourful, intense meats!. If you're doing, say, lamb chops or steaks that have some char!.
Where you get some variation is in the tannin (what hits the back of your tongue)!. A nice spicy Shiraz with something like that is perfect!.
Cabnerets!.!.!.a good all purpose red; personally I prefer the big cabs!.
You're more likely to find a smoother cab, although there are plenty of full-bodied cabernets out there!.
I know you didn't mention it, but the pinot noir is a good option if you're looking for a smoother, slightly sweeter red!.
Wine Spectator is a good repository and can help you among specific labels and makes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The grapes and region they are grown in!.Www@FoodAQ@Com