Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.55%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep, Well-drained decomposed granite soils
Grapes Picked March 18, 2020
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Types French
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The Garland is crafted with meticulous care, starting with hand-selection of the finest grapes from a single vineyard site situated high up on the slopes of the Simonsberg to ensure only the finest quality grapes are used. After a two-day cold soak, fermentation begins with cultured Bordeaux yeast, and gentle pump-overs and aeration ensure smooth extraction. The wine ferments at a controlled temperature, peaking at 28°C, before undergoing 21 days of maceration on the skins. It matures for 20 months in new French oak barriques, with three racking's to fine-tune tannin integration. Tasted daily, the wine is carefully monitored until the winemaker determines it's ready for bottling, ensuring a Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional depth and balance.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh wild berries, blackcurrant, mulberry, cardamom, cinnamon, cigar box, smokiness
Palate: ripe berries, spiced undertone, delicate finely integrated tannins, elegant finish, earthiness
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheeses
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch District, Koelenhof, 7605
Phone
+27 (0)21 888 4940
Email
Owner
Malan Family (3rd generation)