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Prime Cuts Red Blend NV
Primary flavours
Blackcurrant
Red Cherry
Red Fruit
Pepper
Spice
Tar
Details
Juicy and bright, this delightful red blend out of South Africa utilises the Cape's typical varieties (there could be up to twelve in this!). This is such a delicious wine, boasting lovely red fruit character and crunchy acidity.

Origin: Nobody really knows, the tradition of blending dates back millennia to when grape varieties were co-planted together. Mainly Grown In: All over the world! Key Facts: Blended wines are nothing new to many of us, they could be red, white, rosé or sparkling, the fact of the matter is, if you’ve drunk wine before, the chances are that you’ve had a blended wine. Simply put, this is a blend of more than one grape variety. Whilst this might not actually be a grape variety in its own right, it is important to highlight some of the world’s most famous blended wines and regions. We start with Bordeaux, an area in southwest France that relies almost exclusively on blended red and white wine utilising a number of grape varieties. Then we have Rhône in southern France, notably the southern part of the region, famous for blended red and white wines under the Côtes du Rhône banner. Or perhaps Champagne, the world’s most famous fizz is predicated on the use and blending of three core grape varieties. That said, perhaps the spiritual home of blended wine is France, but it is now almost impossible to find a wine-producing country anywhere in the world that doesn't blend. Fun Fact: Traditionally in Bordeaux, winemakers were permitted to blend up to five grapes to make their red wines; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. But, things have changed and the introduction of a few more varieties has now come into place.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Western Cape
country
South Africa
Grape type
Red Blend
Wine Maker
Prime Cuts
Alcohol
11%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
Prime Cuts has really hit the spot with this sunny bottle of red, capturing that iconic South African character in their gorgeous grapes. This wine is perfect for pairing with classic Italian favourites as well; it’s going to be delicious with arrabbiata sauces, bolognese, lasagne, puttanesca, and red pesto creations. It’s also a great choice for family favourites like chilli con carne and will work very well with roasted red capsicum, lamb stews, and bean soups. Yum!
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Food
BBQ
Red Meat
Rustic Italian dishes
Tastes
Earthy
Fatty
Moods
Relaxed
Always A Winner
Seasons
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape is the overarching region that encompasses 22 wine regions within South Africa. Bounded to the west and south by the huge cooling influences of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans and with ranges of hills and mountains creating not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world of winemaking but also plateaus and valleys that expose and shelter vineyards to and from the sun and sea resulting in a myriad of different terroirs.The varietals grown within the Western Cape are varied, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage among the most common grown varieties across the region.
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