CAPE HEIGHTS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Screw Cap
Juicy and satisfying.
Western Cape, South Africa
2022
13% ABV.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
75cl
£10.50
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
Nicely expressive Cabernet from the Western Cape. Taut and leafy but also brambly, ripe and succulent.
About the wine:
The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from vineyards that border the warm Swartland/Wellington area and also the Breede Rivier Valley. The vast variety of soils gives the final wine an interesting complexity. As the vines are over 25+ years old, lower yields of 6-8 tonnes/ha help to deliver flavoursome, concentrated fruit and the berries are picked when fully phenologically ripe.
The grapes are destemmend and crushed, with a slow start to fermentation at a low temperature 17C then gradually increasing after three days to 22 - 24C for full fermentation. Pump-over takes place twice daily to wet the cap and aerate the fermenting wine. Wine is fermented down to 5 g/litre residual sugar and pressed before being pumped back into stainless steel tanks. This ensures soft tannins and no-over extraction of any harsh tannins. Malo-lactic fermentation follows and the wine is kept on the lees until bottling.
Food Match:
Grilled red meats and roast lamb.
This wine is suitable for vegerarians and vegans.
