Question: is cabernet sauvignon or shiraz sweeter?
Answer: The main differences between Shiraz vs Cabernet are: Shiraz is typical for the South Australian region (Barossa Valle), whereas Cabernet for the South East region (Coonawarra) Shiraz has a smokier, peppery and meathy taste, whereas the Cabernet has a sweeter and fruity taste of blackberry with mint and cassis.