Millstream Cinsault Ruby Cabernet

Millstream Cinsault Ruby Cabernet from Western Cape, South Africa This cherry red ruby cabernet boasts rich aromas of red fruit with a spicy touch. A combination of cinsaut and ruby cabernet, with the cabernet guaranteeing a high yield per hectare. It is a cross between cabernet sauvignon and carignan that has been grown and processed since the 1980s.

Cinsault/Cinsaut is a good quality grape variety that feels very much at home in the warmer wine growing areas and is mainly planted in the western part of southern France.

The grape is susceptible to mildew, rots quickly, does not withstand strong winds, ripens late and oxidizes easily in the cellar.Translated from English-Ruby Cabernet is a red Olmo grape variety that is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. It can produce wines with good color and a pleasant cherry flavor, but is usually blended into bulk wines.