Western Cape
Kumusha
Cabernet Cinsaut
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Details
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Cinsaut
Style
Red
Region
Western Cape
Appellation
Various (Western Cape)
Producer
Kumusha
Country
South Africa
Trade Materials
The Inspiration
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsaut are two of the most influential grape varieties in South African wine history. Long before Bordeaux-style blends became the norm, these cultivars were commonly planted together, with Cinsaut softening Cabernet Sauvignon's structure while adding perfume, freshness and approachability. Together, they helped shape the evolution of South African red wine and laid the foundation for generations of winemakers.
Kumusha Cabernet Sauvignon-Cinsaut pays tribute to this heritage with a contemporary interpretation of the classic blend. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, depth and dark berry fruit, while Cinsaut brings lifted aromatics, bright red fruit and elegance. The result is a vibrant, beautifully balanced wine that honors South Africa's winemaking legacy while embracing a fresh, modern style.
About Kumusha
Kumusha: your home, your roots, your origin
Kumusha in the Zimbabwean Shona language translates to "your home", "your roots" or "your origin". The name captures the essence of what world-renowned sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka set out to create: wines that honor where they come from and speak authentically of their place.
Tinashe believes the best wines are representative of their region. After relocating from Zimbabwe to South Africa in 2008, his career arc (from polishing cutlery in his first restaurant role to becoming an award-winning sommelier and one of the country's most respected wine voices) gave him an intimate understanding of what defines exceptional South African wine. He is now building a Black-owned South African wine brand.
Minimal-intervention winemaking and natural fermentation are at the core of the Kumusha philosophy, aimed at letting the wine speak freely of its origin. From the flagship Kumusha range to the experimental Wild Mutupo series, these are wines that Tinashe would not only like to drink himself, but wines that are representative of what is leading the way for the new style of South African wines on the global stage.
