Flavour Profile

Zevenwacht

Zevenwacht Z Reserve

Name: Zevenwacht Z Reserve
Brand: Zevenwacht
Price: 39 USD
Rating: 3.5 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Stellenbosch

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

4.3

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Zevenwacht Z Reserve is a premium wine produced by Zevenwacht Wine Estate, located in the Stellenbosch appellation of South Africa. The vineyard features a unique combination of granite and shale soils, which contribute to the wine's complex and layered flavor profile. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before undergoing a traditional winemaking process, including fermentation in oak barrels and extended aging. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. Zevenwacht Z Reserve is a perfect choice for those seeking a sophisticated and elegant wine with a distinct South African character.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Zevenwacht Z Reserve is an impressive red blend with a captivating nose of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate, and vanilla.On the palate, it reveals layers of black cherry, plum, and subtle oak spices. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish. A harmonious wine that showcases the best of South African terroir.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Petit Verdot

ORIGINS

Winery: Zevenwacht

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

4.3

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