Winery RuiterboschRed Blend

Red wine of Western Cape of South Africa

2.9

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

The tasters did not really appreciate this wine.

The Red Blend of Winery Ruiterbosch is a red wine from the region of Western Cape.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot 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).

Taste structure of the Red Blend from the Winery Ruiterbosch

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Red Blend of Winery Ruiterbosch in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Red Blend

Pairings that work perfectly with Red Blend

Original food and wine pairings with Red Blend

Lamb

The Red Blend of Winery Ruiterbosch matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), navarin of lamb or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ruiterbosch's Red Blend.

Winery

Winery Ruiterbosch

Grape varieties

Cabernet-Sauvignon , Petit Verdot , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Western Cape

Country

South Africa

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Red Blend - 0

In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines

Average rating: 2.9

The best vintages of Red Blend from Winery Ruiterbosch are 0

Informations about the Winery Ruiterbosch

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 2.9.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Western Cape

The Winery Ruiterbosch is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 25000 of of South Africa wines

In the top 25000 of of Western Cape wines

In the top 650000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

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.