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Rubied with a plum core. Brooding peppery fruit on the nose peels off to cassis and blackcurrant, held aloft with savoury, meaty tones, sketching in fireside and scents of the veldt. Seductive flavours of pomegranate, morello cherry, dates and plums proliferate on the palate, bouncing off cedarwood, amber oil.
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. 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 various Cabernet Sauvignon clones grown at the property were hand-picked, and great care was taken to ensure each block was processed separately. The bunches were sorted and destemmed before secondary sorting via an optical sorter took place. The whole berries were fermented in open top tanks. Premium selection grapes from selected parcels within the various clonal blocks were fermented in smaller open fermenters. Intermittent pumpovers and punch downs were done to ensure that the right flavours, aromas and tannins could be extracted from the berries. All ferments were meticulously monitored to ensure an optimal balance between flavour and tannins. After primary fermentation some tanks underwent extended maceration. Each clonal batch of Cabernet was micro-vinified in oak barrels and a small batch spent up to 10 months aging in terracotta amphorae before final blending and bottling took place.
Rubied with a plum core. Brooding peppery fruit on the nose peels off to cassis and blackcurrant, held aloft with savoury, meaty tones, sketching in fireside and scents of the veldt. Seductive flavours of pomegranate, morello cherry, dates and plums proliferate on the palate, bouncing off cedarwood, amber oil. Bold, and fruit-forward with smooth, juicy tannins towards a well-resolved fruit-scented finish.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Alc 14.45% by Vol. – R.S. 2.8 g/l – T.A. 6.0 g/l – pH 3.71
Aged for 16 months in 300 litre French oak barrels (40% new). A small batch of Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) spend 8 to 10 months in terracotta.
International Wine Challenge - Silver medal (92 Points)
