Red-Wine Varieties Grown In South Africa

of red wine dominated the wine of choice and is used as a celebratory drink and toasts at banquets, ceremonies and special occasions.

Cabernet Franc - Related to Cabernet Sauvignon, this variety is usually softer, has a lower sugar content and contains less alcohol. It is used as a component in classic, Bordeaux-style blends, but also for varietal wines. Small but increasing vineyard area. Unless noted, "Cabernet" refers to the Sauvignon and Franc varieties do not.

Cabernet Sauvignon - all important variety in the Cape, it is primarily the diversity of the Bordeaux region in France. Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines that develop with age and the spicy, full, complex wines. As in Bordeaux, can be blended with Merlot or its cousin, Cabernet Franc.

Carignan - thrives well in hot, dry areas. It originated in Spain, is also widely grown in southern France, and grew up in North Africa. Minor Plants in South Africa. Produces light dry wine, or used as a blending component, especially in Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz.

Cinsaut - Formerly known as Hermitage.Jaka bearer and very versatile choice - can be used to blend with Cabernet, producing affordable early drinking wine, quality wine or brandy for distillation. It is also often used for roses, and jerepigo port wine. After South Africa's most planted red variety, vineyard area is reduced as is replaced by more noble varieties.

Cinsaut - Formerly known as Hermitage.Jaka bearer and very versatile choice - can be used to blend with Cabernet, producing affordable early drinking wine, quality wine or brandy for distillation. It is also often used for roses, and jerepigo port wine. After South Africa's most planted red variety, vineyard area is reduced as is replaced by more noble varieties.

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Grenache (black) - One of Spain's most important species which is known as Garnacha, this hardy grape is resistant to drought, wind and sun. Usually used for blending with Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Malbec - After a significant part of the Bordeaux blend, but no longer find the best vineyards in the region, this spicy variety now mostly grown in Cahors in western France, where it is known as' Cot. "Argentina's signature grape variety, it is also grown in Chile. Very small plant in SA, the variety and blended bottlings.

Merlot - an early maturing variety, which is traditionally used as a blending partner to add softness and breadth to Cabernet Sauvignon but now increasingly bottled as a variety of wines, with some excellent results at the local level. Planted in greater quantities, especially in the Stellenbosch and Paarl regions.

Mourvèdre - originates from Spain, where it is known as Monastrell (in California and Australia it is known as Mataro). The spicy notes make it a good blending partner of varieties such as Shiraz. A small vineyard area at the local level.

Muscadel - This variety produces a very popular sweet red wine, especially in the Little Karoo. Miniscule plants in South Africa.

Nebbiolo - big, tannic wines with aging potential lengthy made ​​from this grape in its home terroir of Piedmont in Italy. Tiny plants here.

Petit Verdot - This superb selection is used in small percentages in Bordeaux-style blends and can also be cultivar wines. Limited plants at the local level.

Pinot Noir - the king of Burgundy, but notoriously difficult to grow elsewhere. Although still not widely planted, this variety is now producing excellent wines in the cooler viticultural areas of South Africa. Wines tend to be lighter in color with different flavors and mirisa.Velik plant part used in Cap Classique sparkling wines.

Pinotage - a local cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (Desert), created by Professor Abraham Perold in 1925, this variety combines the noble qualities of the former with the reliability of the latter. Unique to South Africa, can produce complex and fruity wines with age, but is also often very drinkable when young. With great strides made ​​in making Pinotage, South Africa's own choice is rapidly gaining greater acceptance and finding favor in the world as a sort bottles and mix. "Cape blend 'is a term that generally means developing a red blend with Pinotage as a component for generating 30-70 percent of the wine.

Roobernet - 1960 local cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Pontac, has an unusual (for reds) grassy character. To submit to the disease particularly well. Can the varieties of wine, also good mixing partners, especially in combination with Pinotage for a uniquely South African blend.

Ruby Cabernet -. Californian cross between Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, this prolific producer is suitable for warmer areas

Shiraz - a noble variety of French origin. Better known as Syrah elsewhere, now the largest production of Shiraz is located in Australia, but local plants are grown. Manufactured in several different styles here, it gives a deep purple smoke and spicy wine that develops a complex character with age.

Souzào - Originally from Portugal, this is one of the traditional port varieties. Its high sugar content of fruit and strongly pigmented skin give taste and color.

Tinta Barocca - Considered one of the best varieties for the production of port in South Africa. It produces earthy, organic red wines and is excellent for mixing.

Touriga Nacional - considered the best for a variety of ports, it is one of the oldest varieties in the Douro in Portugal. Produces wine with a very dark color and strong ripe berry character with around 13% alcohol.

Zinfandel -. This leading Californian grape variety (same as Italy's Primitivo) is planted on a smaller scale in South Africa

Fine California Red Wines

nice glass of fine red wine, California follows a perfect five-star meal at the swankiest restaurant in town or a relaxing evening at home. California growers hit on the international map in the early 1970s and continued production of quality wines known for its rich and diverse style. These handcrafted wines come from the heart and soul in California wine country.

At the top sits the king of red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon. This grape produces one of the best red wines from California. Cabernet Sauvignon is enjoying huge success among wine drinkers both in California and around the world. This robust flavored wine full of leaves, PE taste in your nepcu.Usta spent with flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum and other dark fruits. Typically, Cabernet Sauvignon shows a very noticeable tannins, and should be aged a few years before drinking.

The next two leading fine Californian red wines are Zinfandel and Merlot. Zinfandels and continue as one of the most versatile grapes grown in California. They are spicy, rich full-bodied red wines that pair nicely with garlicky and spicy food, because of lower tannin. Merlot wine saw a dramatic rise in California over the past 35 years. Now, more than 300 wineries produce Merlot, compared with just four in 1972. Merlot tends to keep medium and deep shades of red fruit flavors are open to tastes of currant, cherry and herbs. They are softer and rounder than Cabernet Sauvignon, however, they retain the richness and complexity of fine wine

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The climate in California wine country makes it an ideal place for growing grapes. Cool winds and morning fog balance of warmth and sunshine of a hot summer day. Winters are mild with little threat of frost or freezing temperatures. These conditions are creating some of the best red wines in California.

According to the Wine Spectator's "Top 100 wines 2007", the four California red wines made ​​50.Najviša top of the list is number nine, Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve 2004th It has achieved 95 per Wine Spectator ratings. A second Cabernet Sauvignon at 27, Cappallett Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Signature 2004th Wine Spectator rated this wine 93rd Two Zinfandels come at 37 and 44 years. Navarro Mendocino Zinfandel 2004 registered 37 and scored 92. While Rubicon Estate Rutherford Zinfandel 2004 Edition Pennine list on 44 hits and scored 93 by Wine Spectator.

Today, the finest California red wines come from wineries large corporations with international distribution and smaller boutique wineries. At these smaller wineries, winemakers work and effort through every aspect of wine. Often spared no expense for quality wines, which can drive the price in some cases. The bottom line is quality grapes and grape juice higher quality wine production. Internationally, the California red stood in place as well as some of the best red wines in the world.

Week One Wine Tasting Notes

This week's wine tasting - on a daily basis ranging from $ 19 - $ 29

Starting with sparkling white -. Yarra Burn Pinot Noir Chardonnay, 2006

The grapes for this Pinot Noir sparkling source of most of the Upper Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. The nose is a separate white stone fruit and citrus. The delicious aged Chardonnay characters of butter and mushrooms and toast, along with a wonderful earthy flavor of truffles mature Pinto Noir. This Sparkling vintage Pinto Noir Chardonnay is one of the best Australian sparkling whites and great value at about $ 28 and can be obtained from most Victorian cellars. A score of 9 out of 10 consistent

next rehearsal of the Brancott Estate Marlbourough, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011.

The grapes for this Sauvignon Blanc are the source of the whole of the Brancott Vineyard, home of Montana wine in New Zealand. This wine is defined by the full zesty, dynamic, fresh aromas of gooseberry and capsicum, flavored with harmonic result .. There is normally associated with a sharp acidity Sauvignon Blanc from the cool region and the cool summer than it would otherwise have acidity in combination with fully developed fruit okusa.Jako nice Sauvignon Blanc to be enjoyed with a summer Bar-BQ, at a cost of about $ 12 . Rating: 8 out of 10

for the third tasting this week's Chardonnay - Jacob's Creek Reserve Chardonnay, vintage 2010 from the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, Australia. This Chardonnay exhibits ripe fruit by gently feature cool climate area. It is a robust wine with refined acidity that gives an elegant structure and great length. There is strong evidence of white peach, nectarine and lemon, there is a hint of warm cashews and finished with a creamy mouth feel. This is a reserve price of about $ 15. Rating 7 out of 10

is the fourth and final Shiraz - Wolf Blass, Yellow Label Shiraz South Australia, 2009. Traditional yellow mark for Wolf Blass has been consistently very good indicator of quality. Grapes for the wines selected are strictly selected to ensure that follow from its promise to deliver its aromatic wines with balance and complexity. The grapes for this Yellow Label Shiraz are sourced from vineyards in South Australia. Supplementation results in fusion of spice, plum and pepper characters integrated with subtle oak. There is a good length of flavor from the rich, well-structured Shiraz. This Shiraz has bought about $ 17 bottles, 7 consistent with a grade of 10

What's In A Glass?

Last night we had one of our favorite personal tasting events, Riedel stemware tasting and presentation (compliments of Lisa & AJ from Riedel Crystal to conduct a presentation). We have been longtime advocates of proper stemware, especially varietal specific stemware. We had the opportunity to participate in one of these seminars a few years ago and then again this year the fair hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits.

The presentation covers five different trees and four different wines. Participants were asked to taste wines in a suitable plant, and then move them into another. For example, Chardonnay is going to Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc Pinot KB glass windows, etc. There is a Sauvignon Blanc / Riesling glass, Chardonnay glass, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Glass, a joker and staklo.Joker This glass is a standard all-purpose glass is used that a typical glass in restaurants or household (we used the Libby glass of wine for ours). Four different wines were served wines that are typical of the varietals that should be served in these glasses. Our wines are selected:

1 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 2008 (Sauvignon Blanc), $ 30
Second Forman Chardonnay, 2008, $ 50
Third Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, 2008, $ 60
4th Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, $ 75

the best part of this work is watching the audience reaction when the workshop will eventually receive. As participants poured Grgich in its' Joker contact glass for the first time were zapanjeni.Sjajna wine color disappeared, vanished, and aroma to surprisingly tasted watery. Even worse was the spills (Riedel) glass of Chardonnay, the wine becomes too acidic. As we went to the tasting, all participants were less willing to throw his beloved wine in the wrong glass. One of our clients said, "I'm not wasting this wine is too good!"

But why the difference? What makes it so special Riedel? Boils down to two things - Crystal shape and

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Crystal
Vinum, Vinum Extreme, Sommeliers, grape, Vitis and Tyrol series and most decanters are made of lead crystal. (Overture, Wine, and Vivant A series does not) lead crystal creates a clearer color and flavor that enhanced the glass is actually a typical example inhibira.Dobar Lisa (Riedel) was used last night, a typical glass shelves in his house or shop ... If you look at the side of it, it creates a greenish hue. It's true color of the glass, and most true color of typical restaurant wine glasses -. And why red wine can be distorted

format
Riedel family has spent years with the world's finest wine experts to develop a perfect glass for every sorte.Oblik for a particular varietal depends on many different things, but results in a format that best enhances the aroma and taste of wine. For example, a large outdoor bulbs to Montrachet (Chardonnay) glass allows you to be a complex and wide varieties of flavors in Chardonnay, while the thin bulb of Sauvignon Blanc / Riesling glass ensures that the wine hits you right in the center of the tongue (taste buds and right) for vina.Pinot Noir and Cabernet glasses can have a larger bulb, but not as open as Montrachet game (known as 'killer' red wine), red wine, making sure that enough oxygen gets to open the wine, but with plenty of that will kill the smell.

comment that summed up the night for me came from Ivan Seligman at aninsatiableappetite.blogspot.com (who also reports to the Gulfshore Life): "If you want to earn from $ 90 bottle of wine taste like $ 9 bottle, only to serve the those regular 3-5 dollars a non-crystalline glass in your home. also, fine crystal glass Cabernet say design, paired with a so-so cabernet, will make it taste better, although not as a $ 90 bottle. "

So, for those disbelievers in the Premium (or expensive) wines, ask a question ... the last time you had that $ 50 Cabernet taste that was not better than your $ 2 buck heads - what kind of glass is used in? Is it the old thick, open bulb at the bottom of the mother's or China's cabinet as long as the server brought to the table? We do not advocate any socks home to drink wine with an expensive set of each variety certain Riedel stem, and certainly does not travel with them. But if you're one who enjoys fine wine, it's not worth the investment for only a set or two of your favorite kind of wine? Investment that will improve your favorites and bring out the best in wine, which winemaker intends to experience.

We have been in place a non-believer and met many customers (and your family and friends) who have been or are still there. But, trust us on this, an experiment stemware such as Riedel presentation is powerful and makes believers out of us.

Seven Most Popular Types of Red Wine

All red wines are made cultivation and processing of red (or black) grapes. Depending on the type of grapes used in red wine produced can vary greatly in color, texture, taste and smell. There are hundreds if not thousands, of different varietals of red wines available throughout the world. Among them there are seven that are most popular and most purchased: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Zinfandel, and

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Cabernet Sauvignon (cab-er-NAY SO-vin-one)

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's best varieties and is known as the king of red wines. It can be found in almost all regions where red wine grapes are grown. In the Bordeaux region in France known as the most noble red grape of all. It is also among the best red in California, Chile and Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon is usually dark purple or ruby in color and has a medium to full body. It shows a nice series of intense fragrance that blends with Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah.

Merlot (Mur-LO)

is the most commonly grown Merlot red wine grape in the Bordeaux region in France, and is often planted in California. In recent years, Merlot has soared in popularity, especially in the United States, South America, Italy and Australia. This is due to the fact that the softer, fruitier and easier to drink. His softness is the darling of the new wine for red wine drinkers. Merlot shows rich flavors of blackberry, plum and cherry with mint and tea-leaf tones. Often it is the perfect addition to beef or lamb dishes.

Pinot Noir (PEE-no NWA)

Pinot Noir is grown mainly in the Burgundy region of France, Oregon, Austria, New Zealand, and some colder regions of California. Since it is known as the most noble red grape, pinot noir is very difficult to grow. However, when conditions are right often creates an exceptional wine with great complexity and flavor. It is light to moderate body of fruit (cherry, strawberry and plum) flavor. In California, Pinot noir grapes are often used to increase the style of champagne.

Syrah (SiH-RAH)

It is known as Shiraz in Australia and South Africa, as well as Syrah in California and France. Syrah grows well in California, Australia and the Rhone Valley in France. Syrah is a bold, spicy wine with medium to full body and firm tannins. It shows an impressive range of flavors, including Blackberry, cherry, plum, black pepper, and even dark chocolate and smoked meat.

Sangiovese (San geeo-VEHS-EH)

is a signature red Sangiovese grapes from the Tuscany region of Italy. It is a medium body with fresh berry and plum flavors. Although enjoyable as a variety of wines, often blended with Sauvignon Carbernet build on its taste.

Barbera (bar-BEHR-uh)

Although not as popular, Barbera's classic red of Italian origin who has similar attributes with Merlot. It is mainly grown in the Piedmont region of Italy and is also widespread in California. It has a silky texture and excellent acidity, with rich aromas of juicy cherry and plum.

Zinfandel (ZIHM-fan-dell)

Of all the varieties of grapes, Zinfandel is perhaps the world's most comprehensive one, as everything from white wine blush on heavy rich red wines. This is one of the oldest grapes grown in California, and most always Kaliforniji.Crvena Zinfandel has a low to moderate acid medium to full body. He is known for its rich color scheme, high levels of tannins and a high proportion alkohola.Tipičan taste Zinfandel is often a zesty flavor with berry, spice and black pepper.

A Wine Lover's Weekly Guide to $10 Wines - A Semi-Sweet Cabernet Sauvignon

We have reviewed several wines from Baron Herzog (kosher) wineries. And it goes without saying that we reviewed lots and lots of Cabernet Sauvignons, and kosher, and not. But this is the first semi-dry or should I say semi-sweet Cabernet Sauvignon that we have ever reviewed, and the best of my memory, and even tasted.

Jeunesse is French for young people, such as the label says it is French for youthful, flavorful and fun. This wine is cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. But the oak. Mark recommends enjoying this wine slightly chilled. The website is not recommended by the Israeli cellaring.Drug Wine Cabernet Sauvignon at twice the price.

OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we taste and review purchased at full retail price.

Wine Reviewed
Baron Herzog Jeunesse in 2008 12.0% alcohol about $ 10

Let's start by quoting the marketing materials. Description: The vibrant purple color leads to a pretty nose, plum, prune, cherry and spice cake. Dry, ripe and round, this ready-to-drink of the ideal candidate for many of the meat and vegetables off the grill. And now for my review.

tag, said semi-dry. The marketing materials claim that it is a dry wine. The first sips of the wine is quite sweet with good body and length. It is slightly kiselosti.Početni meal was slow-cooked London broil with potatoes and chickpeas. Wines remained sweetness. It is round and quite powerful, but you like the sweetness. The potatoes add an element of sour wine and chickpeas while adding an element of tobacco. The last meal of tomatoes, onions, peppers, salsa and lime off the wine and its sweetness has become embarrassing.

next installment focuses on grilled chicken thighs, both honey and garlic, tomato based. With the first thighs The cabin is like candy, and there is some acid and plum flavor. With wine tomatoey thighs is even sweeter than before, but did not give some flavor duhana.Prilog potatoes roasted in chicken fat added to the acidity of the wine but it's still like candy. The last part of the meal was a Moroccan style carrots in cumin and sliced ​​green olives. I got more and less sugar plums, but the wine was still sweet.

My final meal was a boxer vegetarian baked Zita Sicilian style. This was the best pairing. I got the plum, sweet plum and pleasant acidity. There was some tobacco and almost no tannins. With fresh strawberries in the sweetness of wine is less objectionable. And with fruit juice candy cab is still sweet, but earthy.

First of traditional cheeses two I paired this with Cabernet Sauvignon Schmaltz Herring in ulju.Vino sweet and stayed like hrasta.Relativno flavorless brick cheese thinned wine, it's still cute (until now, it's hard to surprise.) With a little more palatable Münster and the same old, same old, but no more acidity.

final judgment. I will not buy this wine again. But for some people it can serve as a transition from a traditional record (rotgut) kosher wines of some very fine, dry kosher wine.

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