Red Wine
Frans Malan Cape Blend
Simonsig · Stellenbosch, South Africa
About this wine
Simonsig's Frans Malan Cape Blend is a robust red wine from the prestigious Stellenbosch region of South Africa. This unique blend combines the native Pinotage with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, resulting in a full-bodied wine driven by high acidity and a warming 14.5% ABV. Simonsig is a historic estate renowned for championing South African terroir. The wine's bold dark fruit and firm tannins make it an ideal partner for beef, game meat, and poultry.
At a glance
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grapes | Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Style | Assemblage/Blend |
| Region | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Winery | Simonsig |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | High |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Vintages | 1979 to 2021 (37 vintages listed) |
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with: Beef, Game Meat, Poultry.
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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.
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