Winery WildekransCape Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, 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 Cape Blend from the Winery Wildekrans
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cape Blend of Winery Wildekrans 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 Cape Blend of Winery Wildekrans in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cape Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Cape Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Cape Blend
The Cape Blend of Winery Wildekrans matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of vegetable noddles, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Winery Wildekrans's Cape Blend.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cape Blend from Winery Wildekrans are 2011, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Wildekrans
The Winery Wildekrans is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Bot River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bot River
Ward of the Walker Bay district (Western Cape, South Africa) between Houw Hoek and the Bot River lagoon, 50 km from Stellenbosch: Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc are the signature aromatic whites; Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Shiraz as reds. Mixed Bokkeveld shale and Table Mountain sandstone soils, valley exposed to Atlantic and lagoon breezes — late ripening, aromatic complexity and balanced acidity. Small independent estates, distinctive maritime profile.
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: Bitter (flavor)
A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.
