Blaauwklippen De Blaauwe Klip 2020

Dark graphite, plush cassis and blueberry notes combine with nuances of dark chocolate and floral spices. A creamy entrance and plush fruit tannins lead to a velvet mid palate and a pure, vibrant and aromatic finish.

A stunning wine for serious venison dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc, 26% Malbec, 13% Petit Verdot ,5% Merlot ]

winery : Blaauwklippen Vineyards

winemaker : Narina Cloete

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.81 % vol rs : 3.30 g/l pH : 3.53 ta : 5.70 g/l

type : Red body : Full

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch. Etched between ancient blue granite boulders on the slopes of mineral-rich mountain soils, we produce authentic wines in harmony with the simplicity of country living

in the vineyard : Grapes (from all 5 Bordeaux varieties) originated from 9 vineyard sites on our farm and are situated in the Stellenbosch Golden Triangle. The soil potentials on the sites varied from medium - high potential Tukulu soils to poorer Klapmuts soils. A combination of very narrow plantings (1,8m x 1.0m) and wider plantings (2,3m x 1,4m) were implemented. Annual yield of 5 and 7 tons/ha.

about the harvest: The grapes were handpicked and transported to the cellar for processing.

in the cellar : Cultivars were separately destemmed and fermented French oak casks & stainless-steel tanks. Twice daily pump-overs ensured the delicate extraction of tannins. Prolonged skin contact of around 14-18 days were give after fermentation before pressing. Malo-lactic fermentation followed in 300L French oak barrels. The separate batches were matured for 18 months in French oak barrels before blending and bottling. 36% first fill French oak barrels were used.

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Blaauwklippen De Blaauwe Klip 2020

Cabernet Sauvignon

Narina Cloete