Winery De MeyeLittle River Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Little River Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery De Meye
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Little River Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery De Meye in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Little River Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Little River Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Little River Cabernet Sauvignon
The Little River Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery De Meye matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons or yassa chicken (senegal).
Details and technical informations about Winery De Meye's Little River Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Little River Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery De Meye are 2008, 2007, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery De Meye
The Winery De Meye is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coastal Region
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
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.
The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
