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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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 -
Savage 2017 Follow The Line Cinsault (Darling)
South AfricaThere's a ton of floral character on the nose of this bright ...See Full Review$49 -
Two Vintners 2018 Make Haste Olsen Vineyard Cinsault (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThe aromas boast notes of freshly peeled Satsuma orange, funk, crushed flowers, ...See Full Review$25 -
Cairdeas 2018 Meek Vineyard Cinsault (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThere's an intriguing mix of piercingly pure red fruit, plentiful herbs, tea ...See Full Review$38 -
Wilson Creek 2017 Reserve Cinsault (Temecula Valley)
South CoastThis grape seems to excel in the warm environs of Temecula, starting ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$50 -
Thacher 2019 Glenrose Vineyard Cinsault (Adelaida District)
Central CoastSherman Thacher and crew are leaders in the resurgence of this Rhône ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$36 -
Preston 2018 Cinsault (Dry Creek Valley)
SonomaMade from certified-organic grapes, this light, delightfully fruity wine is resplendent in ...See Full Review$36 -
Sol Rouge 2017 Cinsault (Red Hills)
Lake CountyThis bold, full-bodied and extremely ripe-tasting wine oozes dried fig, dried plum, ...See Full Review$39 -
Massalto 2019 Extravaganza Cinsault (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyThis is a unicorn wine—100% Cinsault from Thunderstone Vineyard on the Royal ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Margerum 2019 Margerum Estate Vineyard Cinsault (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastDone right, Cinsault is a glou-glou grape at its finest. This bottling ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$29 -
Syncline 2018 McKinley Springs Vineyard Cinsault (Horse Heaven Hills)
Columbia ValleyInitially locked up, the aromas open to reveal notes of wild strawberry ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Michael David 2018 Ancient Vines Bechthold Vineyard Cinsault (Lodi)
Central ValleyA wonderful floral aroma and abundant fruit and spice flavors make this ...See Full Review$25 -
Cairdeas 2017 Cinsault (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyBlended with 25% Petite Sirah, the aromas intrigue, with notes of raspberry, ...See Full Review$36 -
Two Vintners 2017 Make Haste Olsen Vineyard Cinsault (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThis rare offering of Cinsault from the state is a consistent standout ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25
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