Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium wine from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. This full-bodied red wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain range.

This rich and complex wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, giving it a smooth and supple texture with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, and spices. On the palate, the Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is luscious and concentrated, displaying a perfect balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity.

This wine is best paired with hearty dishes like grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and rich stews. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to 10 years. Overall, Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a great choice for any wine lover looking for a high-quality and elegant wine that showcases the best of South African winemaking.

Tasting Notes

An intense bouquet of cassis and blackcurrants give way to a full palate of opulent dark fruit. The fine grained tannin profile gives this wine great structure, yet without compromising Kleine Zalze’s signature elegance. A brilliant example of how great Stellenbosch Cabernet can be, highlighting the perfect balance between new-world opulence and old-world elegance

About the Winery

If you have tasted wines worldwide, you would know that South African wines are known for their uniqueness. The grapes grown in South Africa are known for their full-bodied and elegant character. Kleine Zalze, located in the wine-rich region of Stellenbosch, is one such rich wine label, which is an excellent blend of richness and comfort.

The history of the Kleine Zalze wines dates back to 1695, when the South African wine industry founder, Simon van der Stel, planted the first vines in the region, which is within 3km distance from Stellenbosch. The beautiful climatic conditions and the diverse soil qualities found in the vineyards here are suitable for producing red and white wines. Though the 90-hectare vineyard’s first vines were planted in 1695, the first wine from this label came out in 1997.

Like most popular wine labels globally, Kleine Zalze gives importance to three important factors while making its wines. They are vineyards, cellars and the people. The ranges of wines produced by this label are:

KZ Family Reserve – These are flagship wines of this brand, and the grapes grown in selected single-vineyards are used for this range. Cabernet For this limited quantity range of wines, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz varietals are used.

Vineyard Selection – These are made from excellent grapes grown in premium, single vineyards. Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz are used for these.

Cellar Selection – Sauvignon Blanc, Cinsault, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay are used for these accessible wines.

Zalze Range – Chenin Blanc, Mourvedre, Viognier and Viognier are grown on the Zalze estate are used for this range.

Foot of Africa – Carefully selected Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Viognier are used for these affordable wines.

MCC – These are wines made from the traditional Method Cap Classique style, and the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are used for this range.

Cleefs – This range is dedicated to Nicholas Cleef, who acquired Zalze range of wines in 1695.

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