
Cabernet Sauvignon, the great red grape of Bordeaux, has spread its fame around the world and prompted growers in almost every wine producing area around the globe (except, perhaps, Burgundy and other outliers

This month's Focus places a preferential option on California Cab as a full-varietal wine, but this is by no means binding. Bring your "Meritage" or Bordeaux blends; show up with Cab and Cab blends from all over the globe, and you'll be welcome. For newbies and even for experts, Cabernet offers its challenges and lots to learn. We hope a lot of you will take part.