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Wine Grape - Cabernet Sauvignon
Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Sauvignon'
R375.00
The King of Wine Grapes!
- South Africa's most important commercial red wine variety.
The Cabernet Sauvignon is the undisputed king of red wine grapes, originating from the Bordeaux region of France in the 1700s as a spontaneous cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Small, soft, round black berries with tough, thick skin.
Self-fertile — one vine produces fruit without a pollinating partner. Prune hard every winter for best results.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grape Vine for Sale
Cabernet Sauvignon is the undisputed king of red wine grapes, originating from the Bordeaux region of France in the 1700s as a spontaneous cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Small, soft, round black berries with tough, thick skin. The flesh is firm with a characteristic grassy flavour and a sweet, tannic taste. Seeded.
Ripens from end March, depending on weather conditions.
Climbing vine. Vigorous grower with a broad canopy. The main commercial red wine cultivar in South Africa and worldwide.
Like all wine grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon rewards consistent pruning. An annual hard winter prune is the single most important step in keeping the vine productive, managing vigour, and improving fruit quality year on year. Without it, the vine will become increasingly unmanageable and fruit quality will decline.
Grapevines are long-lived, drought-tolerant once established, and surprisingly low-maintenance in the right position. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil, with a solid trellis or support structure in place — and a well-sited vine will reward you for decades.
Appearance
Small, soft, round black berries with tough, thick skin. The flesh is firm with a characteristic grassy flavour and a sweet, tannic taste. Seeded.
Harvest Time
Ripens from end March, depending on weather conditions.
Year to Bear
Grafted vines can produce a small crop in the second year after planting. Full productive cropping typically begins from year 3 onwards. Vines improve in quality and yield as they mature.
Growth Rate
Climbing vine. Vigorous grower with a broad canopy. The main commercial red wine cultivar in South Africa and worldwide. Height and spread is mainly dependent on pruning practices. Typically trained to approximately 2m high × 3m wide on a trellis.
Container Friendly?
Grapevines can be grown in large containers but require a sturdy trellis or support and regular hard pruning to remain manageable. Feed regularly as container nutrients deplete quickly.
Watering
Water consistently during the growing season. Reduce irrigation as berries ripen to concentrate sugars. Drought-tolerant once well-established.
Temperature
Deciduous and frost-hardy once established. Grape vines require cold winters for proper dormancy. They are suited to most South African growing regions with the exception of very humid subtropical zones.
Chilling
Moderate chilling requirement. Grapevines are deciduous and require cold winters to break dormancy properly and produce a good crop the following season.
Pollination Info
Grapevines are self-fertile. A single vine will produce full bunches without needing a pollinating partner.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in very well-drained soil in full sun. Grapes do not tolerate waterlogged conditions and will decline rapidly in wet, poorly drained soil. Sandy to sandy-loam soils with good structure are ideal.
Install a sturdy trellis, wire support or pergola before planting. Grapes are vigorous climbers and need solid support from the beginning.
Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges. A second application after berry set improves bunch development. Do not over-fertilise with nitrogen as this promotes excessive foliage at the expense of fruit.
Water consistently during the growing season, reducing as the fruit ripens to concentrate flavour and prevent berry splitting. Winter irrigation can be stopped almost entirely once the vine is dormant.
Prune hard in winter (July–August) every year. Hard winter pruning is the single most important maintenance task for grapes — it controls vigour, improves fruit quality and keeps the vine productive for decades.
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