Cabernet Sauvignon vs Ruby Cabernet

Cabernet Sauvignon is fuller and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Red · France, Georgia, Italy

full, firm, blackcurrant and cedar

Ruby Cabernet

Red · California, United States

soft, cassis, hot-climate blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Very full
Body: Medium; Very high
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: Medium; 13.5 to 15%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Bordeaux, Tuscany, Napa Valley, Paso Robles AVA
Regions: California, South Africa, Australia

Only Cabernet Sauvignon

Steak
Lamb
Hard and aged cheese
Mushrooms and truffle

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Ruby Cabernet

Burgers
Barbecue and smoked meat
Pasta with meat sauce
Pizza

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Cabernet Sauvignon and Ruby Cabernet pages.