Wandering Grape Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz

Wandering Grape Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz

Western Cape, South Africa
Fair Trade Certified™ - Fair Trade Wine

The Wandering Grape Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz was produced from Fair Trade Certified™ grapes from the local small farms surrounding the Du Toitkloof in the Breede River Valley of the Western Cape, South Africa.  Twenty-two farms supplied hand picked grapes from low yielding vines averaging 10-years-old.  Fair Trade Certified™ directly supports a better life for farming families in the developing world through fair prices, community development and environmental stewardship. 

With every glass, you can directly help the grower, their community and the environment.  The communities have used their Fair Trade sales to fund projects, such as day care for preschool children, health care facilities, a community center, computers, and adult literacy programs. The wine is bottled and labeled using recycled materials and look for the Fair Trade Certified™ label to know that every glass matters!

This food friendly wine pairs exceptionally well with roasted or grilled meats, mature cheeses, or simply on its own. 

Tasting Notes

The Wandering Grape Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz is an elegant blend of fresh, ripe fruits with hints of cherry, blackberry, vanilla and roasted spices.  The mouth-filling flavors are well-balanced with excellent fruit intensity and complexity, soft tannins, and crisp acidity.  Drink now!

Vineyards

The wandering grapes are sourced from the community of Du Toitskloof, in the Breede River Valley of Western Cape, South Africa.  Twenty-two growers supply hand harvested, Fair Trade Certified™ grapes from low yielding vines averaging 10-years-old.  The vineyards are planted in Hutton and clay located in altitudes ranging from 700 to 1,200 feet above sea level.  The climate is semi-arid with an average rainfall of about seven inches per year.  The temperatures during the summer growing season can range between 64° to 91° Fahrenheit. 

Reviews

92 Points (Exceptional) - 2007 Wandering Grape Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz

"...A very tasty red with a ton of character, yet easy drinking..."

Gold Medal in the World Wine Championships from The Beverage Testing Institute

3.5 out of 5 stars - Wandering Grape 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz South Africa

"...On the palate: smoky notes along with lush fruit with a medium linger balanced acidity and firm tannins, very fruit forward...I like the wine and found it to be tasty with my Buffalo Burger, yet drinkable on its own."

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