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The first release in our 10-Year Program, this wine is a testament to our commitment to quality, precision, and time-honoured winemaking traditions.
Cabernet Sauvignon is our chosen varietal, defining both our philosophy and our region. This vintage captures the essence of Stellenbosch Cabernet with bold yet refined tannins, layered dark fruit, and an elegant structure that develops beautifully with age. A true collector’s vintage. Limited stock available
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards grow on the warm north-facing slopes of the Helderberg region within the Stellenbosch appellation. The Hutton Clovelly soils contain a high gravel content which offers rich middle palate weight giving this wine exceptional depth and fruit purity. Five clones of Cabernet Sauvignon were utilized in the production of this wine with CS46C being our most abundant in clonal selection. With an altitude of approximately 250 metres above sea level together with the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean just 15 kilometres away, this extends the ripening period by up to 3 weeks resulting in lovely phenolic ripeness.
The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning. On the sorting table, all excess stalks and inferior berries were carefully removed. Grape bunches were gently destalked. Fermentation took place in 7-ton, open-top stainless steel tanks. The wines were pumped-over and punched-down manually 3 to 5 times per day ensuring maximum colour extraction from the skins. After primary fermentation the wines was left on skins for an additional 10 - 16 days before pressing. Each variety is maturated separately (micro-vinified) in oak barrels before blending and eventual bottling.
The Cabernet Sauvignon is dazzling in the top 2015 vintage. It is medium in body but full in character, charm and structure. With air, notes of cassis, mint, baked plums and liquorice unfold on the nose, leading to a richly-fruited palate. Hints of dried herbs and beef stock add complexity and lure to the finely textured, fruit-coated tannins. The fresh acidity carries a long and lacy finish while the taught structure gives a platform for aging 2-5 years.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Alc. 14.52 % By Vol. – R.S. 3.7 g/l – T.A. 6.2 g/l – pH 3.75
Aged for 17 months – 300 litre French Oak barrels (20% new)
94 Points - Greg Sherwood MW
