Waterkloof
Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Sauvignon
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
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
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