King Cab
Cabernet sauvignon is a member of some very elite groups. It is an official Nobel Grape, the remainder of the quartet being riesling, chardonnay, and pinot noir. As an official grape of Bordeaux it is preferred by four of the five first growths. It is the darling of Napa Valley, California's premiere growing region. Italy's strict laws couldn't keep it from leaking into the Chianti, even when they forced it to be a Super Tuscan first.
These great wines are mimicked all over the world. Where the terroir loves the grape, cabernet sauvignon find a home. Survey every new world producer and you'll find practically every one of them vinifies cabernet sauvignon. It is a favorite pick of the budget conscious consumer, yet graces the table of dignitaries and captains of industry.
Cabernet sauvignon is a full bodied grape with ample tannins because of its thick skin. It offers fruit flavors of cassis, black cherries, plum, and red raspberries. Cabernet sauvignon can be extremely complex and is often aged in vanilla imparting French oak barrels.
It is the child of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, one lighter bodied red grape and one highly acidic white grape. The cross between these two grapes created the king of red, cabernet sauvignon, a full bodied regal grape.
Tannins give a wine long life. Young cabernet sauvignon can be stingy with flavor and very astringent in the mouth because of its tannic structure. Time or breathing can unveil a complex myriad of flavors in better quality cabs. Even the inexpensive cabernets are improved with a little exposure to air.
It is this complexity that makes a bottle of cabernet sauvignon worth giving, worth getting, worth having on hand. Flavors are not limited to licorice, smoke, leather, roses, tar, chocolate, coffee, cigar box, and tobacco. A cabernet sauvignon blend often includes merlot and cabernet franc which adds to the quality of the wine. There are some fantastic cabs and cab blends on the market. It is easy to find an impressive bottle in any price range.
Case Discounts
Libations Wine & Spirits offers 10% discount on all cases of wine mix or match.
Join us most Wednesdays to sample wine, beer, and spirits in-store, at no charge.
Every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm we pour samples for you.
Join us on selected Fridays too.
Upcoming Tasting Events
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
Perez Cruz Wines
Reserva Carmenere $23.49
Reserva Syrah $23.49
Reverva (COT) Malbec $23.99
91 points Wine & Spirits
Reserva Cabernet $14.99
93 points Wine & Spirits
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Shannon Ridge Wines
Viognier $16.99
Chardonnay $15.49
Wrangler Red $15.59
San Francisco Chronicle Gold Medal Winner
Cabernet $15.49
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Memorial Week Red White and Rose
Altrea White "The Choir" blend of Roussanne/Viognier $18.99
90 Points Wine Advocate
Cru Vin Dogs Golden Retriever Chardonnay $18.99
Charles & Charles (Charles Smith ) Washington Rose $11.79
Cycles "Gladiator" Syrah $9.99
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Summertime, Summertime, Sum-Sum-Summertime Wines
Rias Baixas Nessa Albarino $14.79
Fuente Elvira Verdejo $13.99
90 Points Wine Cellar
New Age White Blend $11.99
Mountain View Cabernet $9.99
and we will be introducing . . .
Sagebrush Blend Merlot/Cab/Syrah/CabFranc $10.99
As always, you will receive a 15% discount on wines,
and a 10% discount on beers during all tasting events!
As always, you will receive a 15% discount on wines,
and a 10% discount on beers during all tasting events!
SPECIAL PRICING DURING TASTING HOURS
Wednesday tasting hours are 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
Each sample is a one ounce portion to adults 21 and older.
Limit four different samples per person.
Libations Wine and Spirits is a full service liquor store serving
Aurora, Parker, Centennial, Tallyn's Reach, Saddle Rock,
Pride's Crossings, Shenandoah, Park Villas, Inverness, Meadow Hills, Foxfield,
Cottonwood, Pleasant Run, Heritage Eagle Bend and Littleton, Colorado area.
Libations has a comprehensive wine inventory, award winning beer selections,
all of your favorite spirits and few unusual items as well.
Whether you are driving from the DTC, (Denver Tech Center), downtown Denver, Parker,
Aurora, Castle Rock, Franktown or Inverness, Libations is on your way home.
We are located in Southeast Aurora, near Cherry Creek Reservoir, at Arapahoe Crossings.
Our staff are knowledgeable about wine, beer, liqueurs, and spirits, and are
always eager to serve you.
You must be 21 years or older to shop at Libations Wine & Spirits.
Libations Wine & Spirits
Arapahoe & Parker Roads
Northeast corner at Arapahoe Crossings
6554 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colorado 80016
Monday - Saturday, 10am to 10pm
Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Phone: 303-766-0575
info@libationswines.com
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