Winery Alheit VineyardsFlotsam & Jetsam Cinsault

Red wine of Darling of Western Cape of South Africa

3.7

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault of Winery Alheit Vineyards is a red wine from the region of Darling of Western Cape.
This wine generally goes well with

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

pepper, white pepper

vanilla, oak

earthy, leather

rose water, violet

cream, banana

On the nose the Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault of Winery Alheit Vineyards in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blueberry.

Details and technical informations about Winery Alheit Vineyards's Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault.

Winery

Winery Alheit Vineyards

Grape varieties

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Alcohol

12°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cariñena

Powerful, structured reds with a near-black inky color, firm tannins and a dense palate, offering intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), candied cherry, liquorice, spices, garrigue and balsamic notes. Fine cellaring potential, excelling in old vines on poor soils. Pillar of great Priorat DOQ, Montsant DO, Empordà DO reds and the signature of DO Cariñena (Aragón). Spanish name for carignan, a historic Mediterranean variety originating in Aragón.

Last vintages of this wine

Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault - 2018

In the top 100 of of Darling wines

Average rating: 3.8

Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault - 2017

In the top 100 of of Darling wines

Average rating: 3.7

Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault - 2016

In the top 100 of of Darling wines

Average rating: 3.7

Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault - 2015

In the top 100 of of Darling wines

Average rating: 3.8

The best vintages of Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault from Winery Alheit Vineyards are 2018, 2015, 2017, 2016

Informations about the Winery Alheit Vineyards

The winery offers 19 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Darling in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Alheit Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Darling to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 2500 of of South Africa wines

In the top 750 of of Darling wines

In the top 50000 of red wines

In the top 80000 wines of the world

The wine region of Darling

Coastal WO of the Coastal Region (Western Cape, ex-Swartland in 2003) 11 km from the Atlantic: signature Sauvignon Blanc as king white, grown in bush-vines (rare worldwide) — intense and unusual with signature lively citrus, tropical fruits and a fresh herbaceous touch. Signature Shiraz as king red in bush-vines — rich and spicy with black fruits, pepper and a smoky touch. Pinotage complement. Cool-climate refreshed by Benguela current, Atlantic breezes.

The wine region of Western Cape

Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.