Making Cabernet - is the fermenting process any different?

[hud]

Hi, this is my 2nd year making wine and I wanted to try to make some Cabernet. My friend and I make some Alicante Grenache wine last year and we are curious if the process would be any different in regards to a possible longer fermentation period etc.

 

[JohnT]

I have made both. I find that the fermentation period is mostly a result of temperature and sugar (Brix).

 

[Tom]

I would bulk age the Cab. Otherwise its pretty much the same except the yeast. I suggest RC212