Winery Klein Constantia - Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery Klein ConstantiaCabernet Sauvignon

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Klein Constantia is a red wine from the region of Constantia of Western Cape.
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 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Klein Constantia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Klein Constantia in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Klein Constantia in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Klein Constantia's Cabernet Sauvignon.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.48°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon - 2016
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2014
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 411110
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009
In the top 100 of of Constantia wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Klein Constantia are 1999, 1996, 2008, 2006 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Klein Constantia

The winery offers 49 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This winery is part of the Klein Constantia.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Constantia in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Klein Constantia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Constantia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 2000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 1500 of of Constantia wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Constantia

The wine region of Constantia is located in the region of Cape Town of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Klein Constantia or the Domaine Groot Constantia produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Constantia are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Constantia often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, leather or potpourri and sometimes also flavors of citrus blossom, earthy or blackberry.


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.

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The word of the wine: Douçâtre

Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.

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