Low Starting Sg. for a Cab?

[dolphi123]

Hello everyone, recently I bought a Fontana International Cabernet Sauvignon Kit and took a starting Sg. It was 1.080-1.085. If I let all the sugars ferment it would create 12.5%. Isn't that a bit low for a Cab? Cabs I drink are 13-14%.

Any feedback is appreciated

Thanks

 

[dolphi123]

Hello everyone, recently I bought a Fontana International Cabernet Sauvignon and took a starting Sg. It was 1.080-1.085. If I let all the sugars ferment it would create a 12.5%. Isnt that a bit low for a Cab? Cabs I drink are 13-14%.

Any feedback is appreciated

Thanks

 

[dolphi123]

you can delete this copy of the post. I have no delete option

 

[DoctorCAD]

the high alcohol phenomenon is new. Up until just a few years ago, 12.5% was high.

 

[gregbathurst]

I have made very good cab sav at 11%. SG alone won't tell you how good a wine will be, there are a lot of factors.