Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $15.82Original ZAR 260.00≈ €14.08 · £11.89 | www.simonsig.co.za ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Classification Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Shale
Elevation 150.0 meters
Orientation North-North East
Harvest Dates March 7-24, 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Skin Fermentation
Maceration 12 days
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Types French
Production Details The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were hand-picked between 7 and 24 March 2022 from three estate vineyards planted on shale and decomposed granite soils. After careful destemming and sorting in the cellar, the grapes underwent a two-day cold soak before fermentation on the skins for 12 to 17 days. A gentle pressing followed, after which malolactic fermentation took place in barrel, with three rackings during maturation. The wine was aged for a total of 19 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe summer berries, dark fruit core, cured meat, crushed stone minerality
Palate: creamy mid-palate richness, fine, seamless tannins, bright acidity, fruit purity, savoury depth, mineral tension
Food Pairing braised short rib with turnips and carrot purée, deboned lamb rib with charred cauliflower and jus, flavourful heartier pastas
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.99%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Shale
Elevation 150.0 meters
Orientation North-North East
Maceration 9 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details The grapes, from three Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, were picked over the period of 4 March to 25 March 2020. Careful vineyard sorting ensured that only the highest quality grapes reached the cellar. Following a gentle destemming, the berries were hand sorted before being pumped to the fermentation tank. The grape must underwent a two-day cold soak before being inoculated with a carefully selected yeast strain. Throughout fermentation, pump overs were carried out 2 to 4 times daily, adjusted based on the fermentation rate and stage. The wine spent 9 to 17 days on its skins before undergoing a gentle pressing. It was then racked into barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing, with a total of three rackings occurring during this ageing process. The wine was aged 14 months in French oak barrels: 20% 1st fill; 20% 2nd fill; 40% 3rd fill, 20% older and an extra 4 months in older oak (18 months total).
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh violets, subtle pencil shavings
Palate: finely grained tannins, velvety texture, harmonious freshness, blackberry compote, dried herbs, earthy complexity
Food Pairing braised short rib with turnips and carrot purée, deboned lamb rib with charred cauliflower and jus, heartier pastas
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon98%
Cabernet Franc2%
Drinking Window now but should benefit from further ageing over the next 6 to 8 years
Region Stellenbosch
Harvest Dates March 10-13, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 13 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 26% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak26%
Second Fill Oak27%
Third Fill Oak47%
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The grapes, from three Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, were picked over the period of 10 March to 13 March 2020. Careful vineyard sorting ensured that only the highest quality grapes reached the cellar. Following a gentle destemming, the grapes underwent a two-day cold soak before being inoculated with a carefully selected yeast strain. Throughout fermentation, pump overs were carried out 2 to 4 times daily, adjusted based on the fermentation rate and stage. The wine spent 13 to 22 days on its skins before undergoing a gentle pressing into tanks. It was then racked into barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing, with a total of three rackings occurring during this ageing process. 18 months in French oak barrels: 26% 1st fill; 27% 2nd fill; 47% 3rd fill.
Tasting Notes
garnet hue, freshly harvested summer berries, raspberry, blackberry, liquorice spice, supple tannins, rounded tannins
Food Pairing braised short rib with turnips and carrot purée, deboned lamb rib with charred cauliflower and jus, flavourful and heartier pastas
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 3.55 g/L
pH 2.6
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon96%
Cabernet Franc4%
Drinking Window now but should benefit from further ageing over the next 6 to 8 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Red weathered granite, Shale
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak15%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details Simonsig has been producing Cabernet Sauvignon since 1976. The 2019 vintage was challenging due to prolonged drought and water restrictions. The vineyard and cellar teams adapted practices to decrease the effect of water shortage. Dry, warm weather resulted in smaller berries with great intensity. The Cabernet Sauvignon delivered wines with an abundance of fruit and beautiful balance.
Tasting Notes
Nose: wild blackberry, cranberry, violets, cocoa, cured meat savouriness
Palate: creamy strawberry, ripe plum, tilled earth, fynbos
Food Pairing braised short rib with turnips and carrot purée, deboned lamb rib with charred cauliflower and jus, flavourful and heartier pastas
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.36%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon98%
Merlot2%
Drinking Window 2025-2031
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep red weathered granite and shale
Harvest Dates 14-30 March 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 1% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak1%
Second Fill Oak68%
Third Fill Oak23%
Oak Types French Oak (99%), American White Oak (1%)
Production Details 15 months in oak (99% French Oak, 1% American White Oak). Oak breakdown: 1% 1st fill, 68% 2nd fill, 23% 3rd fill, 8% older.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch District, Koelenhof, 7605
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4940
Email
Owner
Malan Family (3rd generation)