Cinsault
Cinsault, also known as Cinsaut, plays a crucial role in the red wine blends of Southern France as well as the Pinotage wines of South Africa. In France, it is used as a blending grape in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence regions as well as the Southern Rhone. According to our Cinsault wine guide, its main function is to add softness and aromatics to these Grenache, Syrah and Carignan blends. It is fairly low in tannins, yet high in fruit character and acidity making it better suited as a blending varietal. Our Cinsault wine reviews also illustrate its importance in the South African wine region. Pinotage, one of the most widely planted varietals in the country, is actually a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. These wines tend to have a red berry characteristic with notes of spice and earth. While you may find some Cinsault bottled on its own, its role in the red blends and Pinotage wines of South Africa is most prominent in our Cinsault wine ratings.
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Lubanzi NV Rosé Bubbles Cinsault (Swartland)
South AfricaBright strawberry and cherry with a touch of herbs shape the nose. ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Margerum 2021 Estate Cinsault (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastThis showcase of Rhône freshness, with 23% Syrah added, is always one ...See Full Review$32 -
Thacher 2021 Glenrose Vineyard Cinsault (Paso Robles)
Central CoastA wine for every meal and season, this bottling offers cranberry, potpourri, ...See Full Review$45 -
Morandé 2019 Terroir Wines Red (Maule Valley)
ChileA blend of 75% Cinsault and 25% País, this is a good-value ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Morandé 2020 Terroir Series Red (Maule Valley)
ChileSweet notes of cherry and aromas of black olive are mild. A ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Carmen 2021 Loma Seca Cinsault (Itata Valley)
ChileIntense and delicate floral notes are inviting on this coastal influenced red. ...See Full Review$30 -
Longship 2020 Only One Cinsault (Horse Heaven Hills)
Columbia ValleyFruit for this wine comes from McKinley Springs Vineyard. The aromas are ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$38 -
Fortuity 2021 Rosé of Cinsault (Yamhill County)
Willamette ValleyExamples of this variety, pink or otherwise, are rare in the state. ...See Full Review$25 -
Van Loggerenberg 2018 Geronimo Cinsault (Stellenbosch)
South AfricaPressed African violet, red plum, raspberry and boysenberry aromas flood the nose ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Trizanne 2020 Cinsault (Swartland)
South AfricaBrambly raspberry, blackberry and red plum form the nose of this brightly ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$18 -
Micro 2020 Cinsault (Barossa Valley)
South AustraliaA label created by Legend Imports' cofounder Jonathan Ross, this featherlight Cinsault ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full ReviewN/A -
Year 2018 Cinsault (McLaren Vale)
South AustraliaThe color of cherry juice, this Cinsault offers immediate appeal. It smells ...See Full Review$48 -
Sol Rouge 2018 Cinsault (Red Hills)
Lake CountyThis fun and funky wine offers barnyard aromas and earthy, leathery flavors ...See Full Review$39 -
Margerum 2020 Margerum Estate Vineyard Cinsault (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastLovely aromas of strawberry, carnation and rose petal on the nose lead ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$32 -
Thacher 2020 Glenrose Vineyard Cinsault (Paso Robles)
Central CoastThere's an earthy elegance to the rocky nose of this bottling, which ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Two Vintners 2019 Make Haste Olsen Vineyard Cinsault (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyIt's rare to see varietal Cinsault in Washington, but this producer consistently ...See Full Review$25 -
Buckel Family Wine 2019 Cinsault (Colorado)
ColoradoThis is pale in the glass, and the nose is very herbal, ...See Full Review$24 -
Sutcliffe 2018 Cinsaut Cinsault (Colorado)
ColoradoSpicy and botanical with plum and cassis tones on the nose, this ...See Full Review$38 -
Europa Village 2017 C'est la Vie Cinsault (Temecula Valley)
South CoastFennel frond and licorice aromas meet with nutmeg, red plum and red ...See Full Review$64 -
Colter's Creek 2020 Estate Rosé of Cinsault (Lewis-Clark Valley (ID))
IdahoAromas of herb, apple and cherry are followed by broad, dry flavors. ...See Full Review$23
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