Winery ZonneweeldePrivate Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red

Red wine of Slanghoek of Western Cape of South Africa

3.8

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

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red of Winery Zonneweelde is a red wine from the region of Slanghoek of Western Cape.
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 Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red from the Winery Zonneweelde

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red of Winery Zonneweelde in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red

Pairings that work perfectly with Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red

Original food and wine pairings with Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red

Lamb

The Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red of Winery Zonneweelde matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, chaouia lamb or alice's rabbit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Zonneweelde's Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red.

Winery

Winery Zonneweelde

Grape varieties

Cabernet-Sauvignon , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red - 2013

In the top 100 of of Slanghoek wines

Average rating: 3.8

The best vintages of Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Classic Red from Winery Zonneweelde are 2013

Informations about the Winery Zonneweelde

The winery offers 11 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

This winery is part of the Slanghoek Cellar.

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

It is located in Slanghoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Zonneweelde is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Slanghoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 10000 of of South Africa wines

In the top 550 of of Slanghoek wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 400000 wines of the world

The wine region of Slanghoek

The wine region of Slanghoek is located in the region of Breedekloof of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Opstal or the Domaine Opstal produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Slanghoek are Chenin blanc, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Colombard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Slanghoek often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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