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- Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Sub-Region | Stellenbosch |
| Main Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) |
| Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
Forceful South African Cabernet, full of black cherry, blackcurrant and chocolate on a background of warm, toasty oak, freshened by a breath of mint.
In the press
97/100 - Beautifully seductive perfume of violets, black currants and black cherry kirsch liquor. Super polished marble tannins, tight knit, fine grained and simply delicious. Well integrated acids lend extra frame and linearity before a tart, vibrant, tangy black berry laden finish. Simply benchmark!
Viticulture
Sourced from selected parcels planted between 1998 and 1999 in Hutton soils (decomposed granite) at a density of 3200 vines per ha. Vineyard practices include vertical hedge trellising, pruning to 2 bud spurs every 15cm and supplementary drip irrigation.
Vinification
Harvest was carried out by hand.The bunches were de-stalked and the berries hand sorted before crushing and fermenting in stainless steel tanks. Pump overs were performed for 6 days before a further maceration of 5 days. After pressing, the wine was then racked to 50% new French oak barrels for malo-lactic fermentation and 20 months ageing.
Food Match
The intense berry fruit in this wine make it an excellent partner to dishes like roast turkey or try with a fine piece of British beef.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||
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| pH | 3.58 | ||||
| Total Acidity | 6.2g/l Tartaric | ||||
| Residual Sugar | 1.6g/l | ||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||
| SKU Code | 27266121 |