Ruby Cabernet
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ruby Cabernet UC
Ruby Cabernet is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, dried herb. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Car…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on blackcurrant and black-cherry fruit with dried-herb note.
- Check structure as medium tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Ruby Cabernet profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · San Joaquin Valley · Riverland
- Classic styles: UC Davis red wine crossing of Cabernet Sauvignon (#1929) and Carignan (#2098) created for warm productive inland regions · Dark-fruit medium-bodied profile balancing cabernet-like cassis with softer structure
Common questions
Is Ruby Cabernet a red or white grape variety?
Ruby Cabernet is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ruby Cabernet smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ruby Cabernet include blackcurrant, black cherry and dried herb. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ruby Cabernet?
Documented tells for Ruby Cabernet: Anchor on blackcurrant and black-cherry fruit with dried-herb note. and Check structure as medium tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Ruby Cabernet most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ruby Cabernet is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Rubired. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ruby Cabernet grown?
Classic regions for Ruby Cabernet include California, San Joaquin Valley and Riverland.