Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?
- OakPresent in 100% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 100% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 100% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 99% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 98% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 95% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 70% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 60% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 57% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 52% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 24% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- BlackberryPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- LeatherPresent in 23% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CedarPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon