Sustainable Cabernet Sauvignon
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Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard location: Western Cape (of South Africa) 36 ha 3 wire trellised vines
Harvest Process: Harvested early morning during the second week of March. Grapes were handpicked into small baskets The yield was 8-12 ton/ha
Type of Soil: Hutton and Clay
Fermentation: Gentle de-stalking and crushing. Large stainless steel tanks 3 days pre-fermentation maceration at 10C with pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation completed Filtration and Cold stabilization
TASTING NOTES
Eye: Deep ruby color with purple notes.
Nose: Pungent spice and fruit on nose coupled with subtle nutty notes. This is complimented by rich blackcurrant and raspberry aromas.
Mouth: Medium bodied on palate with soft tannin and fruit from nose that follows through on aftertaste.
Food Pairing: Serve with roasted meat dishes or cheese platters.