Winery RidgebackThe Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
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 lamb.
Taste structure of the The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Ridgeback
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Ridgeback 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 The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Ridgeback in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon
The The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Ridgeback matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of daube niçoise, lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits or chicken drumstick with bacon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ridgeback's The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 The Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Ridgeback are 2018, 2012, 0, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Ridgeback
The Winery Ridgeback is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
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: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
