Cabernet Sauvignon is a red produced by Elands Pass in Coastal Region, 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
Region: Coastal Region
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa's Coastal Region, the broad district covering Stellenbosch, Paarl and their neighbours behind Cape Town. Cape Cabernet has a recognisable signature: blackcurrant and dark plum over cedar and a dusty, faintly smoky earthiness, with a herbal fynbos edge. Medium-bodied, with firm but approachable tannin and moderate acidity.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
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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More red wines from Coastal Region
- La Cotte — Franschhoek Cellar, Franschhoek Valley
- Pinotage — Kanonkop, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
- Red — Khai Wines, Coastal Region
- Seaward Pinotage — Spier, WO Coastal Region
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon from?
Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Elands Pass in Coastal Region, South Africa.
What grapes are in Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon is made from Cabernet Sauvignon.