Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grapes. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country in divers climates. Cabernet Sauvignon became internationally recognized through its prominence in Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet franc. For most of the 20th century, it was the world's most widely planted premium red wine grape until it was surpassed by Merlot in the 1990s. The grape is a relatively new variety, the product of a chance crossing between Cabernet franc and Sauvignon blanc during the 17th century in south western France. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation - the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and resistant to rot and frost.

Planted with imported French Cabernet Sauvignon vines, Boulder Beach Vineyard strives to produce premium grapes for the wineries of The Naramata Bench.
Upper block planted in May 2006 with clone 169 on 3309 rootstock clone 144
Lower block planted in May 2007 with clone 191 on 101-14 rootstock clone 3 Both blocks utilise VSP ( Vertical Shoot Positioning ) trellis