Cape Vintage is a fortified produced by Buffelsdrift in Klein Karoo, Klein Karoo, South Africa. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Fortified
Appellation: Klein Karoo
Region: Klein Karoo
Country: South Africa
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, sweet
A Cape Vintage, the South African port-style fortified red, bottled under the Buffelsdrift label from Klein Karoo fruit and made by Christoff de Wet, winemaker at De Krans in Calitzdorp. Dense blackberry, ripe plum and dark chocolate are lifted by violet, liquorice and sweet spice. It is sweet and full-bodied at 18.5% alcohol, with firm young tannin. Like other Cape Vintages, it softens over a decade in bottle and gains dried-fruit and spice complexity.
Serving: Serve at 14–16 °C.
When to drink
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Vintage from?
Cape Vintage is produced by Buffelsdrift in Klein Karoo, Klein Karoo, South Africa.