Cederberg CEDERBERGER Olifants River RSA

Our Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards are 16 years old, situated on southwest-facing slopes. Fermentation of the vintage happened in closed tanks for nine days at 26ºC, while the juice was pumped over every six hours, resulting in a 14% alcohol level. The wine was then matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. Try some of these words to describe the first impression: succulent, savoury, powerful, broad-shouldered, elegant. Ripe mulberry / plum fruits with cool cedar whiffs make a splendid introduction on the nose. The full rich palate is seriously structured, with ripe mulberry fruit backed by fine, slightly juicier tannins that end with a lovely dry finish. This South African Airways selection winner's charms won't fade for another 4 (6 x 75 cl)

This Cape classic showcase wine from a 24 year-old single vineyard leads the pack in the Cederberg range. Production is limited to ñ 180 cases. The hand-crafted, classically styled vintage, is already eminently drinkable. Serious looking deep almost black colour. The 18 months maturation in 100% new French oak barrels has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, adding tobacco and eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot to help soften the firm Cabernet muscle. Bottled only in top years , this is a wine with power and depth for a long life. (6 x 75 cl)

We think that this wine combines power with elegance. It is modern and delicious, rich but fresh, firm but approachable. The generous dark chocolate, roasted coffee and mulberry fruit on the palate are quite irresistible. Lots of spicy flavours and delicious juicy tannic texture give the wine an impressive depth. It will develop superbly over 3 (6 x 75 cl)

This Chenin Blanc was made from grapes from a 20 year old vineyard that were harvested at 23ºB in mid March. It fermented at 10 (6 x 75 cl)

For 14 years our south-facing Sauvignon Blanc vineyards were keeping their secret, but this harvest, with a acid of 7,4 and 1,9 grams of sugar per liter, is definitely hinting at what Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc is all about: a unique South African wine with very definite nose and palate characteristics. An elegant and exciting crisp wine with highly concentrated gooseberry and fig leaf aromas, as well as some dusty/peppery whiffs. The crisp taste adds freshness to any seafood dish, especially oysters and salmon. (6 x 75 cl)

A youthful green tinge and attractive gold colour on sight; floral character, peaches and blossoms on the nose; and a fat juicy palate, fragrantly rich in ripe oaky / lees character. The good acid backbone means that this elegant, well crafted wine is built to last. (6 x 75 cl)

An elegant red berry nose with juicy cherry and plum on the palate. Perfect for everyday drinking with red meat, tomato-based pasta dishes, pizza and cheese. (12 x 75 cl)

A refreshingly soft, but full red wine, with a subtle green pepper nose and prominent chocolate on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)

A dark reddish-purple wine, full of dark chocolate and Mocha coffee on the nose. Well-structured wine with a nutty, dark chocolaty finish. (12 x 75 cl)