Aromas of sweet cherries are balanced by a touch of mint and cedar. The palate shows classy Cabernet flavours and soft, supple tannins with a firm structure. The rich, juicy entry is followed by an elegant mid-palate and long, lingering finish.
ageing : This wine is drinking well already, but will benefit from a further 5-10 years of ageing.
Wine of origin Stellenbosch, wards: Firgrove, Raithby, Simonsberg
Soil: Sandy/Loamy gravels and decomposed graniteAspect: South East, South West, South WestDistance from the ocean: 5 km, 10 km and 20 kmVine age: 9 years, 13 years and 10 yearsAltitude: 100m, 150m and 240mRootstocks: 101-14 and R99
Fermentation is done with a selected yeast strain under controlled temperatures. Manual plunging during this period ensures optimal colour extraction. After five days the tanks are closed and allowed to macerate for a further period, normally 10-14 days. Pressing follows and the wine is transferred to barrel for the secondary (malolactic) fermentation. On completion a final quality check and analysis is performed and the Reserve is then prepared for barrel ageing. Bottling is followed by hand labelling and further bottle maturation.
24 Months, 67% New French oak
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