Cabernet Sauvignon vs Zinfandel
The Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red grape
Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.
Zinfandel
Red grape
Zinfandel — California's signature red grape, genetically identical to Primitivo from Italy. It produces wines ranging from light everyday reds to.