Cape Blend Wine Information

Cape Blend Single Variety* Wine

Wine Color Red
Type Still
Oak Info unknown
Typical Sweetness unknown
Typical Acidity unknown
Typical Tannins unknown
Typical Body unknown
Notes Local blend from South Africa
* Some "single variety" wines have other grapes in them.

The Cabernet Sauvignon Grape

Grape Color Red
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Regions Grown • Australia - South Eastern Australia - Borossa Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Clare Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Coonawarra GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Eden Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Hunter Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - McLaren Vale GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Yarra Valley GI
• Australia - South Western Australia - Margaret River GI
Chile
• Chile - Central Valley GI
• Chile - Central Valley GI - Colchagua Valley PDO
• Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO
• Chile - Central Valley GI - Maipo Valley PDO - Alto Maipo
• France - Bordeaux AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves AOC - Pessac-Léognan AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC - Margaux AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Haut-Médoc AOC - Pauillac AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Saint-Julien AOC
• France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
• New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI
• South Africa - Western Cape - Stallenbosch District
• United States - California
• United States - California - Napa Valley AVA
• United States - California - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA
• United States - California - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA
• United States - California - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA
• United States - California - Paso Robles AVA
• United States - California - Sanoma GI
• United States - California - Sanoma GI - Alexander Valley AVA
• United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA
• United States - Missouri - Augusta AVA
• United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA
Notes High tannins due to thick skin. Needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness.
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The Merlot Grape

Grape Color Red
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Regions Grown • Australia - South Eastern Australia - Clare Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Coonawarra GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Yarra Valley GI
• Australia - South Western Australia - Margaret River GI
• Chile - Central Valley GI
• France - Bordeaux AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Saint-Julien AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank - Pomerol AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Right Bank - Saint-Émilion AOC
• France - Langeudoc-Roussillon/Pays d'Oc IGP
• New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI
• South Africa - Western Cape - Stallenbosch District
• United States - California
• United States - California - Napa Valley AVA
• United States - California - Sanoma GI
• United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA
• United States - Colorado - West Elks AVA
Notes Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness
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The Pinotage Grape

Grape Color Red
Climate(s) Warm
Regions Grown • South Africa - Western Cape
Notes Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot.
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Aromas

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Pronounced
  P.113  
Stone Fruits:
Cherry (Black)
Trace
  P.21  
Stone Fruits:
Cherry (Red)
Subtle
  P.22  
Stone Fruits:
Plum (Black)
Subtle
  P.20  
Red Berries:
Blackberry
Pronounced
  P.18  
Red Berries:
Blackcurrant (cassis)
Pronounced
  P.17  
Red Berries:
Raspberry
Pronounced
  P.19  
Red Berries:
Strawberry
Subtle
  P.31  
Colored Flowers:
Lavender
Subtle
  P.30  
Colored Flowers:
Rose
Subtle
  P.32  
Colored Flowers:
Violet
Pronounced
  P.33  
Vegetables:
Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
Subtle
  P.34  
Vegetables:
Fennel
Subtle
  P.35  
Vegetables:
Tomato
Subtle
  P.36  
Fresh Herbs:
Cut Grass
Subtle
  P.39  
Fresh Herbs:
Fern
Pronounced
  P.40  
Fresh Herbs:
Mint
Subtle
  T.42  
Dried Herbs:
Black Tea
Subtle
  T.43  
Dried Herbs:
Tobacco Leaf
Subtle
  P.45  
Leaves:
Bay Leaf
Subtle
  P.44  
Leaves:
Blackcurrant Leaf
Subtle
  P.46  
Leaves:
Eucalyptus
Pronounced
  S.91  
Earthy:
Olive
Subtle
  S.56  
Toasted:
Bacon
Subtle
  T.52  
Toasted:
Caramel
Subtle
  S.126  
Toasted:
Charred Wood
Subtle
  S.53  
Toasted:
Chocolate
Subtle
  S.55  
Toasted:
Coffee
Pronounced
  S.57  
Toasted:
Smoke
Subtle
  S.54  
Toasted:
Toast
Subtle
  T.207  
Toasted:
Wood Ashes
Subtle
  P.62  
Spices:
Black Liquorice / Anise
Subtle
  P.61  
Spices:
Cinnamon
Pronounced
  S.64  
Spices:
Clove
Subtle
  T.63  
Spices:
Nutmeg
Pronounced
  S.59  
Spices:
Vanilla
Subtle
  S.65  
Nuts:
Coconut
Subtle
  T.66  
Nuts:
Hazelnut
Pronounced
  S.70  
Woods:
Cedar
Pronounced
  S.68  
Woods:
Oak
Subtle
  S.71  
Woods:
Pine
Subtle
  S.69  
Woods:
Sandalwood
Subtle
  T.74  
Aged Red Wine:
Soy Sauce
Pronounced
  T.130  
Undergrowth:
Earth
Pronounced
  T.132  
Undergrowth:
Forest Floor
Subtle
  T.77  
Undergrowth:
Mushroom
Subtle
  T.79  
Undergrowth:
Tree Moss
Subtle
  T.78  
Undergrowth:
Truffle
Subtle
  T.76  
Animal:
Gravy
Subtle
  T.75  
Animal:
Leather



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