Cabernet Sauvignon is a red produced by David Finlayson in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon. 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: Red
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
The Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon of David Finlayson, the third-generation Cape winemaker whose Edgebaston estate on the Simonsberg foothills now carries his own name. Classic, balanced Stellenbosch Cabernet: blackcurrant and black cherry with cedar, graphite, a hint of mint and tobacco, full-bodied with light, snappy tannins and a long, fresh finish. Critics scored the 2018 in the low-to-mid 90s.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon from?
Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by David Finlayson in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
What grapes are in Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon is made from Cabernet Sauvignon.