Wines made from Sauvignon grapes of Cape South Coast
Discover the best wines made with Sauvignon as a single variety or as a blend of Cape South Coast.
More informations about the variety Sauvignon
Rich, aromatic whites with a fuller mouth than Sauvignon Blanc and softer acidity, featuring aromas of yellow peach, melon, passion fruit, ripe citrus and delicate spicy notes. A grey-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc, made as a rare single variety in Bordeaux (Pessac-Léognan, Graves), the Loire and Chile where it is experiencing a fine qualitative revival. Adds roundness to dry Bordeaux blends. French grape.
More informations about the region of Western Cape
Beacon of South African cool-climate wines on the Western Cape's southern coast (Cape Agulhas, Elgin, Overberg, Walker Bay), fresh oceanic climate. Signature Pinot Noir: elegant and silky with red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and floral hints, fine tannins — South Africa's benchmark. Tense Chardonnay (dominant white), herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and lively Chenin Blanc in mineral whites. Spiced Shiraz in reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Sauvignon grape variety?
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- CreamPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- SmokePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- PeachPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- ButterPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- LemonPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- PearPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- White peachPresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- StonePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- CheesePresent in 1% of Sauvignon
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Sauvignon