Ruby Cabernet
California, United States of America
A hot-climate red bred at UC Davis in 1936 from Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, used mostly in bulk blends.
Sensory profile
Characteristics
Flavor & aroma
At a glance
Production facts
Prevalence
Niche
Climate
Warm climate
Ripening
Mid season
Wine styles
Still
Where it's grown
Geography
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United States of America
South Africa
Background
Origin & History
Ruby Cabernet was bred in 1936 by Dr. Harold Olmo at UC Davis, who crossed Carignan with Cabernet Sauvignon to combine Carignan's heat tolerance with Cabernet's quality. It grows well in hot, dry regions and is used in easy-drinking blends, mostly in California's San Joaquin Valley, but also in South Africa.
Lineage
Family tree
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