Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
This is a full-bodied wine with a deep, almost black colour. Lots of red and black fruit flavours infused with cherry and cassis and hints of coffee on the nose. These flavours follow through on the palate together with black current and dark chocolate, ending with a noticeable toastiness, a touch of vanilla and soft juicy tannins.
AWARDS & RATINGS
2021 VINTAGE:
2024 National Wine Challenge: Double Gold
2019 VINTAGE
2023 Veritas Wine Awards: Gold
2018 VINTAGE:
2022 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum / Top 100
2022 Gilbert Galliard International Wine Challenge: 91/100 Rating
2021 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver Outstanding
2018 VINTAGE:
2022 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum / Top 100
2022 Gilbert Galliard International Wine Challenge: 91/100 Rating
2021 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver Outstanding
2017 VINTAGE:
2020 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum / Top 100
2019 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver
2016 VINTAGE:
2018 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver
2015 VINTAGE:
2017 Tim Atkins SA Review: 91 point rating
2017 National Wine Challenge: Double Gold
2017 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show: Silver
2013 VINTAGE:
2015 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold
2012 VINTAGE:
2014 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver
2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition: Bronze
2009 VINTAGE:
2011 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards: Silver
2011 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver
DESCRIPTION
VITICULTURE
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards were planted in 1998 on a north-west facing slope in lime rich red Karoo soil with a very high concentration of river stone.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were picked at optimum ripeness of between 24 and 25 °Balling (Brix) and allowed to ferment naturally (wild yeast). During fermentation, the temperature was regulated at 25 – 28 °Celsius and the cap soaked with pump-overs every two to three hours. When dry, the wine was left on the skins for another three days before racking and pressing. After malolactic fermentation started, the wine was transferred to second and third-fill 300-litre French oak barrels where it was left to mature for 12 months.
FOOD PAIRING & SERVING SUGGESTION
Pair with rare roast beef, leg of lamb or any other red meats and pastas. Serve at room temperature (18ºC).
WINE ANALYSIS
Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/l
Alcohol: 13.37 %
Acidity: 5.9 g/l
PH: 3.56 VA: 0.55 g/l
Total Extract: 36.4 g/l
Total SO2: 126 mg/l
Free SO2: 31 mg/l
PACKAGING DETAILS
Bottle volume: 750ml
Case size: 6 x 750ml
Pallet size: 90 x 6 x 750ml
Case weight: 9.4 kg
Closure: Natural Cork
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