Klein Constantia
Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Constantia, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Bold, rich and just enough vegetal character to remind you it’s from South Africa. Very pleasurable experience!
Bold, rich and just enough vegetal character to remind you it’s from South Africa. Very pleasurable experience!
Nov 30th, 2020
Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black fruit, baking spices, cocoa, savory notes (maybe meatiness); dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good
Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black fruit, baking spices, cocoa, savory notes (maybe meatiness); dry, medium acid, medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good
Feb 18th, 2020
The nose reveals, ripe fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum skin, black raspberries, strawberries, cola, dark chocolate, vanilla, dark spice, rich dark earth, dry top soil, soft leathery notes, touch smoke, steep red fruit tea, caramel, mocha, stones with fresh & withering dark red florals.
The body is on the lighter side for Cabernet. The tannins firm and powdery. The structure, tension, length and balance are good. Ripe fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum skin, black raspberries, strawberries, cola, dark chocolate, vanilla, dark spice, rich dark earth, dry top soil, tobacco, soft dry leathery notes, touch smoke, steep red fruit tea, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate bar, crushed granitic soils, dry stones with fresh & withering dark red florals. The acidity bright. The finish has bright fruits but, is earth dominate. It’s requires five years of aging before enjoying it.
Photos of; Klein Constantia hillside vineyards, painting of their old school bottle, grounds of their Estate and large oak vats.
The nose reveals, ripe fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum skin, black raspberries, strawberries, cola, dark chocolate, vanilla, dark spice, rich dark earth, dry top soil, soft leathery notes, touch smoke, steep red fruit tea, caramel, mocha, stones with fresh & withering dark red florals.
The body is on the lighter side for Cabernet. The tannins firm and powdery. The structure, tension, length and balance are good. Ripe fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, plum skin, black raspberries, strawberries, cola, dark chocolate, vanilla, dark spice, rich dark earth, dry top soil, tobacco, soft dry leathery notes, touch smoke, steep red fruit tea, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate bar, crushed granitic soils, dry stones with fresh & withering dark red florals. The acidity bright. The finish has bright fruits but, is earth dominate. It’s requires five years of aging before enjoying it.
Photos of; Klein Constantia hillside vineyards, painting of their old school bottle, grounds of their Estate and large oak vats.
First red wine after the four Sauvignon Blancs, this bottling use to be called the Marlbrook until the first vintage in 2011 under the Estate name. Deep ruby red with dark red berries on the nose, some spices, woody elements and a touch savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a medium to medium plus body. Notes of black currants, twigs and earth. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024.
Made up of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Shiraz, 14% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak.
First red wine after the four Sauvignon Blancs, this bottling use to be called the Marlbrook until the first vintage in 2011 under the Estate name. Deep ruby red with dark red berries on the nose, some spices, woody elements and a touch savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with a medium to medium plus body. Notes of black currants, twigs and earth. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024.
Made up of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Shiraz, 14% Petit Verdot and 9% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in 50% new French oak.
Great producer from top to bottom. Bold fruit, nice tarry backdrop, balanced medium plus palate with a lightly spiced finish.
Great producer from top to bottom. Bold fruit, nice tarry backdrop, balanced medium plus palate with a lightly spiced finish.
1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2016
From Constantia Valley near Capetown. 58% Cabernet 19% Syrah 14% Petit Verdot 9% Malbec and double oaked like Verglegen. Savoury and earthy. Medium- tannins and body. Have had better Cabernets from Stellenbosch.
From Constantia Valley near Capetown. 58% Cabernet 19% Syrah 14% Petit Verdot 9% Malbec and double oaked like Verglegen. Savoury and earthy. Medium- tannins and body. Have had better Cabernets from Stellenbosch.
May 30th, 2017Varietals: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petit Verdot, and 13% Malbec.
Color: Crimson red.
Nose/Smell: Dark fruits, such as a little cassis and dark cherries.
Palate/Taste: Some cassis notes and other dark fruits. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate body. Moderate finish that is quite furry.
Opinion: Needs some time to allow the petit verdot to integrate more fully. Could increase in score but an 88 for now.
Varietals: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petit Verdot, and 13% Malbec.
Color: Crimson red.
Nose/Smell: Dark fruits, such as a little cassis and dark cherries.
Palate/Taste: Some cassis notes and other dark fruits. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate body. Moderate finish that is quite furry.
Opinion: Needs some time to allow the petit verdot to integrate more fully. Could increase in score but an 88 for now.
Still feels a little green and tight, but this is going to be quite nice here in a few years. Paired really well with hearty bolognese-like pasta.
Still feels a little green and tight, but this is going to be quite nice here in a few years. Paired really well with hearty bolognese-like pasta.
Jun 23rd, 2015