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Ruby Cabernet is a red grape variety, with its roots in California, USA.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, blackberry and earthy.
It is planted most seriously in Central Valley, Australia and South Africa.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for hot.
On other labels it goes by Roubi Cabernet and Rubi Kaberne.
At the table it suits new york-style margherita pizza, ground beef and cheese pie and spaghetti bolognese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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New York-style Margherita pizza
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Ground beef and cheese pie
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Spaghetti bolognese
Also labelled.
Roubi Cabernet, Rubi Kaberne.
Bottles to look for.
- Casta de Vinos 'Flor de Roca' Ruby Cabernet, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
- Eagle Creek Ruby Cabernet, California, USA
- Falling Feather Ruby Cabernet, California, USA
- Gallo Family Vineyards Ruby Cabernet, California, USA
- Inn at Churon Winery Ruby Cabernet, Temecula Valley, USA
- La Chiripada Winery New Mexico Port, USA
- La Redonda Tinto Ruby, Mexico
- Langverwacht Winery Ruby Cabernet, Robertson, South Africa
Ruby Cabernet: common questions
01.What does Ruby Cabernet taste like?+
Ruby Cabernet tastes of cherry, blackberry and earthy. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Ruby Cabernet from?+
Ruby Cabernet originates in California, USA.
03.Where is Ruby Cabernet grown?+
The key regions for Ruby Cabernet are Central Valley, Australia and South Africa.
04.What food pairs with Ruby Cabernet?+
Pour it with new york-style margherita pizza, ground beef and cheese pie and spaghetti bolognese.
05.What else is Ruby Cabernet called?+
Ruby Cabernet is also labelled Roubi Cabernet and Rubi Kaberne.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.