Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of South Africa - Page 2
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?
- Black fruitPresent in 100% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakPresent in 99% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 97% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 97% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 96% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 95% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 70% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 56% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 55% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 45% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CherryPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 16% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 15% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitsPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- CassisPresent in 14% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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 ...
Black Friday wine and spirits deals 2022
If you’re looking to replenish your wine rack or spirits cabinet ahead of Christmas, then Black Friday is a great time to do it. With all major drinks retailers offering discounts on bottles in their range, you’ll be able to get some great deals on wine, Champagne and spirits. Offers have already started, with new deals going live on Black Friday and throughout the weekend into Cyber Monday. So it’s worth checking back regularly if you are looking for a particular producer or b ...
British Duo Charged with Duping US Wine Investors in $99m Ponzi Scheme
Stephen Burton, 57, and Andrew Fuller, 55, face up to 20 years behind bars if they are convicted of duping the collectors. They set up a company called Bordeaux Cellars to conduct the alleged scam. It offered investors the chance to earn high returns by making collateralised loans secured against rare bottles of the world’s finest wines, including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Screaming Eagle. However, the returns were ‘too good to be true’, according to court papers filed in New York by US di ...