Where it's from:
>South Africa
>Stellenbosch
>Simonsberg
Price per case:
£67.54
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Powerful Reds
Grapes:
Syrah (Shiraz)
Description:
Deeply coloured wine that reeks of blackberry, leather and pepper. A sensational palate rich in fruit and tannins. The ripe berry fruit allows the wine to be drunk now but the wine will age and improve for 2 to 3 years. A long powerful finish.
TASTING COMMENTS : Hints of cassis, violets and soft berries on the nose, rich vanilla and coffee flavours. Deep ruby colour and a promising nose combines well with layers of fruit enhanced by careful maturing in French barrels. Enjoy with richly sauced beef or loin of venison with wild mushrooms in a cabernet reduction over polenta. Our Flagship... For the finer collector. VINEYARD REPORT : 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon Planted on SE facing slope with well drained, sandy loamy soils. Bushvines, planted in double rows. Extensive summer pruning and canopy management helped to get good sunlight penetration in the bush vine. This allowed for full ripening of the fruit and a balanced crop. Drip irrigation allows for water stress management. CELLAR REPORT : Destemming and crushing was followed by fermentation in upright stainless steel tanks with the aid of selected yeast strains. Temperature was controlled between 25 (6 x 75 cl)