Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 2033
Region Wellington
Fermentation Vessels Open Fermenters, Oak Barrel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Grapes, from vineyards selected for their exceptional quality, were picked at optimum ripeness. After de-stalking and crushing, the juice was fermented dry in open fermenters, on the skins, for 7 days at 25°C. Post fermentation, the wine was kept on the skins for a further 7 days to facilitate the polymerisation (softening) of the tannins. Regular pump-overs ensured optimal colour extraction. Malolactic fermentation took place in new 225L French oak barrels. The wine was then racked and returned to the same barrels for a further maturation period of 18 months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark cherries, graphite, black pepper, fresh herbs, savoury/umami tone, new oak nuances
Palate: plush, fine delicate tannins, fruit, oak, buchu, blackcurrants
opaque crimson-red hue
Food Pairing sirloin, ribeye, beef short ribs, slow-braised beef dishes, ox cheeks, butterflied leg of lamb with rosemary, Portabello mushrooms, aged cheddar, Gouda, Gorgonzola
Critics Ratings Veritas Wine Awards 2025: Silver Outstanding
Veritas Wine Awards 2025Silver Outstanding
Platter's Guide 20254* (89 points)
SA Wine Index 2024Grand Gold
Veritas Wine Awards 2024Silver Outstanding
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Stokery Road, Wellington, 7655, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 873 1582
Email
Owner
Wellington Wine Farmers Cooperative
Cellarmaster
Francois van Niekerk