Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of South Africa - Page 10
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 87% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 80% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 69% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 67% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 67% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 58% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FruitcakePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CheesePresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MulberryPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
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