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Like a younger Barolo or Bordeaux, California Cabernet could be dense and tannic in youth. The consensus has historically been that they want cellar time to turn into extra approachable, however an increasing number of persons are ingesting these wines when they’re nonetheless of their infancy.
Trendy viticultural and winemaking practices have helped to make this a risk, with a pattern in direction of reducing yields to extend focus, and micro-oxygenation strategies softening tannins. The muscular Californain Cabernets of the earlier 20 years are starting to provide solution to extra fashionable, elegant kinds.
Our record beneath focusses on the latter – extra accessible, elegant kinds of Cab that may complement reasonably than overpower your Christmas dinner. Attempt pairing them with uncommon purple meat or sturdy, laborious cheeses.
California Cabernet for Christmas:
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