Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Limestone Coast
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Limestone Coast.
More informations about the variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud
The Limestone Coast GI (Geographical Indication) in SouthAustralia is located in the southeast corner of the state, bordering Victoria in the east. It is one of the most significant region of the country, producing nearly one-third of South Australia's quality wines – some of which are the most highly acclaimed in Australia. The zone is regarded as geologically unique and the feature responsible for producing such high-quality wines is its soil. As the name suggests, limestone forms the basis of the soil here, best represented by the famous 'terra rossa' of Coonawarra.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 46% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 40% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 34% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 27% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 26% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MintPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
Wine Australia closes Shanghai office after Chinese exports plunge
China was previously Australia’s leading export market, with sales worth $1.2 billion in the year to September 2020. However, Beijing then imposed a 212% tariff on imported wine from Australia as a retaliatory measure after Canberra called for an international investigation into China’s handling of the Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan. Trade minister Simon Birmingham called it ‘a very distressing time for many hundreds of Australian wine producers, who have built in good faith a sound market in China’ ...
Chile harvest report 2022: ‘a challenging year in terms of climate’
Just over 6,400km in length, Chile is a country with a fascinating range of terroirs. This is fully reflected in the diversity of its wines. Heavily influenced by air currents from the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east, all of Chile’s wine producing valleys have their own microclimates, as well as distinct complex soil composition. This variety means that individual vineyards experienced the harvest conditions of 2022 in different ways. It was a year that saw the continuation o ...
Penfolds doubles production capacity in France following Château Lanessan acquisition
The deal includes 390ha of land in the Haut-Médoc appellation, of which 80ha is currently planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with the winery. It will allow TWE’s flagship brand, Penfolds, to increase its focus on creating blends featuring grapes from Bordeaux and Barossa. Earlier this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago unveiled Penfolds II, a Cabernet-Shiraz-Merlot blend created in partnership with Dourthe Bordeaux. The wine featured 71% grapes grown in Bordeaux and 29 ...