Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Kleine Zalze
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- South Africa / Stellenbosch
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 13%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- High
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
This Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, dry red, combining blackcurrant and black cherry fruit with cedarwood, fresh acidity and firm yet ripe tannins. Barrel maturation adds subtle spice and toasted notes while retaining the wine’s characteristic South African brightness. The degree of oak influence and concentration can vary by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- blackcurrant
- black cherry
- cedar
- tobacco
- spice
- toast
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled ribeye
- roast lamb with rosemary
- beef stew
- game dishes
- aged hard cheeses
- Beef
- Lamb
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
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- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1989
- 1980
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
- 5
- 0
- 4
- 0
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 0
- 1
- 0
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Emiel F.★★★☆☆vintage 20238 Sep 2026
About Kleine Zalze
Kleine Zalze is an established Stellenbosch producer in one of South Africa’s leading wine regions. The estate works with classic grape varieties and is known for wines that bring together ripe fruit, structure and clear regional freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon performs particularly well here, with warm days balanced by cooling influences that help preserve acidity.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.