Winery Orange River CellarsCape Ruby
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cape Ruby of Winery Orange River Cellars in the region of Northern Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or citrus fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Orange River Cellars's Cape Ruby.
Discover the grape variety: Ruby-cabernet
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and preserved acidity under warm conditions, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, spice and blackcurrant-leaf herbal notes. Round palate, fruity finish. Productive and heat-tolerant, it produces high-volume reds in California (Central Valley), South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico and Israel. Californian variety created in 1936 by Harold Olmo at UC Davis (Cabernet Sauvignon × Carignan).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cape Ruby from Winery Orange River Cellars are 2013, 0
Informations about the Winery Orange River Cellars
The Winery Orange River Cellars is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Central Orange River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Central Orange River
South Africa's northernmost Cape region along the Orange River, hot and dry semi-desert climate, irrigated vineyards on alluvial soils. Chenin Blanc and Colombard are signature king whites — generous profiles with stone fruit, pineapple, white flowers and a honeyed touch, freshness preserved. Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as fresh complements. Pinotage signature king red with blackberry, plum and a smoky note.
The wine region of Northern Cape
South Africa's most northerly wine region along the Orange River (650 km north of Cape Town, edge of the Kalahari), hot semi-desert climate, river irrigation. Chenin Blanc and Colombard signature whites: full and crisp with citrus, tropical fruits, yellow apple and honey hints, acidity preserved by cool nights. Hanepoot (Muscat) in floral sweet styles. Shiraz, Pinotage and Cabernet in sun-drenched reds.
The word of the wine: Body (having)
Wine, dense and rich in alcohol.
