Winery Illimis - Cinsault

Winery IllimisCinsault

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cinsault of Winery Illimis is a white wine from the region of Elgin of Western Cape.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the Cinsault from the Winery Illimis

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cinsault of Winery Illimis in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cinsault of Winery Illimis in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Illimis's Cinsault.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Gamay Fréaux

Gamay Fréaux noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 grapes of small to medium size. The Gamay Fréaux noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Last vintages of this wine

Cinsault - 2017
In the top 100 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cinsault - 2016
In the top 100 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cinsault - 2015
In the top 100 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cinsault - 0
In the top 100 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Cinsault from Winery Illimis are 2016, 2017, 0, 2015

Informations about the Winery Illimis

The winery offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Elgin in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Illimis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 8000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 150 of of Elgin wines
In the top 80000 of white wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Elgin

The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

The word of the wine: Fade

Wine lacking in sapidity, flat, soft and without character.

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