Winery False CapeUnknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 game (deer, venison).
The Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot of the Winery False Cape is in the top 10 of wines of Kangaroo Island.
Taste structure of the Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery False Cape
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot of Winery False Cape in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot
The Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot of Winery False Cape matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, simple chinese noodle soup or blanquette of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Winery False Cape's Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot.
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 Unknown Sailor Cabernet - Merlot from Winery False Cape are 0
Informations about the Winery False Cape
The Winery False Cape is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Kangaroo Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Kangaroo Island
Island south of Adelaide (maritime climate, summer ~25 C, south-east winds from the Southern Ocean, sandy-clay soils on limestone): Shiraz signature red (~36%) — well-tempered with spiced berries and fine structure. Cabernet Sauvignon (~31%) with cool-climate finesse, notes of cherry, dark berries and spices. Chardonnay (~7%) with preserved freshness. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Pressing
Mechanical action consisting of pressing the grapes (before fermentation for whites) or the marc soaked in wine (after fermentation for reds).
