Cabernet Sauvignon wines typically have a deep, dark ruby-red color that can border on purple in their youth. As they age, they develop more brick-red or garnet hues. The wines often exhibit excellent clarity and can have a noticeable viscosity or “legs” when swirled in the glass. Cabernet Sauvignon wines are known for their powerful and complex aroma profiles. They often showcase dark fruit aromas such as blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, along with notes of black cherry. There can be hints of herbs, such as mint or eucalyptus, as well as tobacco, cedar, and sometimes a touch of vanilla or spice from oak aging.