Wines made from Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes of South Africa - Page 5
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 94% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black fruitPresent in 94% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthPresent in 93% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Non oakPresent in 89% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- SpicesPresent in 85% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Red fruitPresent in 83% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- MicrobioPresent in 43% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dried fruitPresent in 32% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- VegetalPresent in 28% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- FloralPresent in 22% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Dark fruitPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- TobaccoPresent in 6% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PlumPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Black currantPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
- PepperPresent in 5% of Cabernet-Sauvignon
News about the grape variety Cabernet-Sauvignon
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Argentina harvest report 2022: ‘wines with excellent ageing potential’
The grapes have been picked and Argentina is able to file another successful harvest for 2022, to match the previous four years. However producers are reporting that 2022 was the most singular of recent vintages, with each region experiencing its own challenges. Mendoza ‘The 2021-2022 season reminds me of a good Hollywood movie,’ said Martín Kaiser, viticulturist at Doña Paula in Mendoza. ‘It certainly kept us entertained. Our hearts were in our mouths all the way through, but it had a great end ...
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 ...