Nederburg The Manor Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape 75cl

This wonderful red Wine by Nederburg is crafted in the Western Cape.

• A full bodied and powerful grape variety with a lot of tannin. It ages very well and like Merlot is bottled as a single varietal or used to give blended wines ‘backbone’ structure and longevity. Classic flavour characteristics include blackcurrant, black cherry, green pepper, chocolate and cedar wood.
• Flavours : Black Cherry, Black Currant, Cedar, Chocolate and Green Peppercorn.
• Food Pairing:

1. Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
2. Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
3. Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
4. Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
5. Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
6. Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes.