Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ideally suited to rare duck with cranberry sauce, various steak and lamb dishes and hard cheeses such as Gruyere and mature cheddar.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Villiera Wines
winemaker : Jeff Grier
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.5 g/l  pH : 3.64  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : 0  size : 0  closure : 0  

AWARDS
PREVIOUS AWARDS
  • 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards - Commended Medal
  • 2013 International Wine Challenge - Bronze Medal
  • ageing : This wine will benefit from further maturation in the bottle for up to 8 years.

    in the vineyard :  Good, healthy fruit was picked at optimum ripeness - determined by aroma assessment (i.e. maximum fruit intensity).

    about the harvest: The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon was picked at optimum ripeness, with half of the fruit coming form Devon Valley and the balance from Villiera.

    in the cellar : The wine was fully crushed and fermented in pumpover fermenters at ± 25°C. Full MLF occurred in tank before blending and racking to barrels. The wine was matured for just over a year in French oak barrels (including 25% new).

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