Winery Stellenbosch DriveSpecial Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from the Winery Stellenbosch Drive
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Stellenbosch Drive in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
The Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Stellenbosch Drive matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spit-turned boar leg (oven) with "automatic watering"., eggplant moussaka with lamb or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stellenbosch Drive's Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot.
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
The best vintages of Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from Winery Stellenbosch Drive are 2013, 0
Informations about the Winery Stellenbosch Drive
The Winery Stellenbosch Drive is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Large plant
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