Spicy aromas of liquorice and vanilla with blackcurrant fruit. Layers of fruit and oak provide the necessary framework for ripe, full flavours of plum and blackberry.

• South Africa    Coastal Region    Paarl

• 100%

  Cabernet Sauvignon

   

• Alcohol

    14.0%

• pH

    3.74

• Residual sugar

    3.6 g/l

• Total acid

    5.3 g/l

<p>Soil type: Sandy clay from Paarl vineyards, med-low yield, 190m, East/Southeast aspect.</p><p>Viticulture: 9 year old vineyards, yield 8-12t/ha</p><p>Vinification: Cool crushed and soaked for a few days before fermentation starts, fermentation with aerated pump-overs 4 times a day and post fermentation contact on the skin. Oak aged for 18 - 24 months.</p><p>Aging potential: 7 – 20 years</p><p>Tasting notes: Spicy aromas of liquorice and vanilla with blackcurrant fruit. Layers of fruit and oak provide the necessary framework for ripe, full fruit flavours of plum and blackberry. Complex and long, this wine has depth and power and will reward further bottle ageing.</p><p>Food pairing: A classic Cab that will compliment all meals when a fine red wine is called for, or to end off an evening with rich cheeses.</p>