Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Fig

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Waterkloof

Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon

South Africa, Stellenbosch

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium red wine produced by Waterkloof, a renowned winery located in the Stellenbosch appellation of South Africa. The winemaking process is focused on minimal intervention, with hand-harvested grapes and natural fermentation. The resulting wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a deep ruby color, aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco, and a full-bodied palate with firm tannins and a long finish. This wine is a perfect representation of the elegance and complexity that South African wines can offer.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, rich and powerful wine with intense aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, cassis, and hints of cinnamon and vanilla.On the palate, it displays a silky smooth texture, balanced tannins, and a long, spicy finish. Overall, this is an exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon that will develop and become even more complex as it ages.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Waterkloof

Region: Stellenbosch

Situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, Stellenbosch is one of the country’s most renowned wine regions. With a long and illustrious history, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wineries and produces a wide range of wines that have earned international acclaim. Stellenbosch has been producing wine since the late 17th century, when the first vines were planted by French Huguenot protestants. The region has since become one of the most important wine-producing areas in South Africa, and is home to some of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review