Winery Oude KaapKlassiek Rood
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Ruby-cabernet and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Klassiek Rood of Winery Oude Kaap in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Klassiek Rood
Pairings that work perfectly with Klassiek Rood
Original food and wine pairings with Klassiek Rood
The Klassiek Rood of Winery Oude Kaap matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers or conejo al ajillo (spain).
Details and technical informations about Winery Oude Kaap's Klassiek Rood.
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 Klassiek Rood from Winery Oude Kaap are 2020, 2017, 2015, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Oude Kaap
The Winery Oude Kaap is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Draft liquor
Liqueur composed of sugar dissolved in wine, used for the dosage of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. It is also known as "liqueur d'expédition" or "liqueur de dosage".
