Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of Olifants River

Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Olifants River.

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 Western Cape

The wine region of Olifants River is located in the region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sadie Family or the Domaine Sadie Family produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Olifants River are Pinotage, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Olifants River often reveals types of flavors of earth, lime or rosemary and sometimes also flavors of floral, dried fruit or rose water.

What are the typical flavors of the Cabernet-Sauvignon grape variety?