Search for:



Want to know more about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape? The sommeliers at the National Wine School (the fastest-growing sommelier school in the USA) talk about all things Cabernet. Join the fun and raucous conversation!

From its origin in the gravelly hills of Bordeaux to the grassy knolls of Napa Vally, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape has a storied past. Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe talk about their favorite wine regions and types of “cab sauvs” to avoid.

Jump into this laugh-filled conversation and learn a lot about Cabernet, one of the most famous wines in the world.

28 Comments

  1. This is an excellent video. It's very easy and clear to understand your explanation.thankyou for sharing this video.

  2. “So much pleasure gets on my nerves”… OMG Keith, you have corrupted Alana!! Love to see you guys on this new format. Love the interaction and completely agree with Alana on Australian Cabs. Yummy and affordable. Now I am going to do a search under Little Bordeaux 😇. Keep ‘‘em coming!

  3. Sorry, but the Alana-Keith cuteness distracts from the presentation, which focuses on regions to the exclusion of all other aspects of cabernet sauvignon. That said, I don't disagree with the Washington State regional choices as top price-quality-ratio US cabernet-producing areas, and I've also been impressed with Paso Robles cabernets, from a region once dismissed by experts as not an ideal cabernet-growing area. I, too, remember long-ago affordable splurges on lesser-vintage 1st growths from the Médoc. Definitely a bygone era. The mention of Mendoza [I'm not talking malbec, another story altogether] is on the money, but how could you forget some of the top cabernets from Spain [Ribera del Duero and Penedès]? And perhaps to cap it off, I've even had an impressive one from Serbia —no joke. So much cabernet, so little time. Thank you and Chin-Chin …

  4. Love it guys!! I did not realize you do these cool videos, I have subscribed promptly :). Miss seeing you both and the wine school, great way to keep I'm touch!

  5. Do you guys still do the list of good picks for the Chairman’s Selection at FWGS. Having a hard time finding interesting new picks in PA

  6. Seems interesting and love this concept. I don’t know anything so am excited watch more! One small request that they talk more to the audience by looking at the camera and engaging with the “audience”. It felt more like eavesdropping on a convo with flirting and inside jokes between friends and was a little hard to follow.

  7. Interesting, and I like the idea. Since I know little, I'm eager to see more! One little request: please speak more directly to the "audience" by looking into the camera and conversing with them. It was a little difficult to follow and more like listening in on a conversation between friends where there was flirtation and inside jokes.

  8. Amazing video with full of information. Everything explained very nicely & well presentation. I came to know many information from this video. Thank you for sharing

  9. I absolutely loved the content of this video. We have so much to learn from these two. I took a lot of notes as I too am tired of Cali Cabs. However, I do agree with a comment below about the format. It is a bit too flirty and giggly. A little is good. And both Keith and Alana look uncomfortable the way they are sitting. Why is Alana leaning over?

  10. Greetings from Walla Walla, guys!!!
    It’s been a minute.
    I think you are overdue a visit. The sub AVAs are kicking a lot of butt.
    Red Mt
    Royal Slope
    Columbia Gorge
    The Rocks District
    and of course Walla Walla’s 130 wineries.
    Let me know if you ever do.

    Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

    Cheers,
    Luis L.

Write A Comment