Winery Heron's NestCabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Pinotage.
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 Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage from the Winery Heron's Nest
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage of Winery Heron's Nest 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 Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage of Winery Heron's Nest in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage
Pairings that work perfectly with Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage
Original food and wine pairings with Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage
The Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage of Winery Heron's Nest matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of beef in white wine, festive chinese fondue or turkey stuffed with chestnuts.
Details and technical informations about Winery Heron's Nest's Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage.
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 Cabernet Sauvignon - Pinotage from Winery Heron's Nest are 2018, 2016, 2019, 2015 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Heron's Nest
The Winery Heron's Nest is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Grand Cru
In Burgundy, the fourth and final level of classification (above the regional, communal and premier cru appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited plots of land (the climats) whose name alone constitutes the appellation. The climats classified as Grand Cru are 32 in the Côte d'Or plus one in Chablis which is divided into 7 distinct climats. Representing barely 1.5% of the production, the Grand Crus are the aristocracy of Burgundy wines.
