Wednesday 11 November 2009

Ruby Cabernet

Ruby Cabernet
Ruby Cabernet, (ruh-bi kab-er-nay) a cross between Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a variety bred by H.P.Olmo at the University of California, Davis, and released in 1948. Its major commercial exploitation has been in California, where approximately 3300 ha are planted.The area currently planted in Australia is 2530 ha.