Cape Haven Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
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South Africa |
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A well-developed Cab, with rich fruit, spice and pepper characteristics.
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Release Notes:
Cabernet Sauvignon can take on amazing red currant, cedar, and spice character during South Africa’s long, warm growing season. Cape Haven’s Cab is aged in French and American oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
A dark ruby colored Cabernet. One the nose, tobacco, and black pepper aromas dominate. On the palate, this wine is all about raspberry fruit with spice, leather, green pepper and earth notes. Full-bodied with a medium length finish and well-integrated wood. Drink with lamb, game, beef and cheese dishes.
Winery:
Cape Haven is a new winery owned by the Brinks family, farmers in Riebeek Valley for over a century. Originally believed to be too warm for quality wines, the hills around... Read more
Region:
North of cape town, the coastal Swartland district consists of a series of hills and bucolic valleys. Although the mountainous countryside reminded the first settlers of Austria, the climate and vegetation... Read more
Country:
Overview
While South Africa enters an uncertain political and economic future, the wines produced around the Cape Town are becoming better and better. Many wineries now produce wines which are at the... Read more
