Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Region Western Cape
Harvest Dates late February to April 22, 2019
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Bordeaux-style South African blend. The producer states the 2019 release includes fruit from 9 vineyards: 5 Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, 2 Cabernet Franc vineyards, 1 Merlot vineyard, and 1 Petit Verdot vineyard. The components were made separately and aged in French oak for one and a half years, with the closest vineyard 3 km from the ocean and the furthest about 3 hours away.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser