Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

High altitude cabernet vineyards that have a longer ripening period give rise to this phenomenal wine. Loads of blackcurrants with cedar wood
undertones on the nose with a hint of smokiness and tobacco leaf, creating a complex wine. Good integration of oak with a velvety finish on the palate. A prime example of a well-crafted South African Cabernet Sauvignon.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Cederberg Cellar
winemaker : David Nieuwoudt
wine of origin : Cederberg
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 3.4 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS

2021 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards - Gold
2018 SAWi Awards - Platinum/100 Points

ageing : Optimum drinking time: 4 - 8 years

in the vineyard : Facing: South west
Soil types: Red Slate and Hutton
Age of vines: 20 years
Vineyard area: 7.5 ha
Yield per hectare: 5.5 t/ha
Trellised: Extended 6 wire Perold
Irrigation: Supplementary
Clone: 163C (Scleipp), CS46, 32, 27 on Richter 99

about the harvest: Harvest date: 1 March - 14 March 2017.
Degree balling at harvest: Early morning hand harvested at 25.5°B

in the cellar : Vinification: 15% juice bleeding directly after crush, cold maceration for 2 days, pump over every 6 hours, 2 - 3 punch downs during peak fermentation, maximum temperature 28°C, 14 days extended skin maceration; Barrel maturation: Medium and medium plus toast 225l barrels used, combination of tight and medium grain oak for 15 months, 1st fill 60%, 2nd fill 40%

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