Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Aromas of cassis, plum, cedar wood and cigar box with a slight herbaceous undertone. The palate is well structured with fine and delicate tannins and beautiful oak integration. Cassis flavours linger on the finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : -
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.24 g/l  pH : 3.51  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Tim Atkin SA Report 2020 - 90 Points

ageing : This wine has all the age worthy hallmarks which will allow it to mature gracefully for at least 7 years from vintage. Careful cellaring will reward the drinker for many years to come.

in the vineyard : Block names: November and Boorgat
Size: 3.34ha
Soil: Oakleaf profile, mainly decomposed granite
Slope: North facing
Height above sea Level : 240m

about the harvest: The grapes were hand picked.

in the cellar : The grapes were fermented in upright fermenters with the aid of selected yeast strains. Temperature was maintained at 25-28°C. A combination of pump-overs and rack-and-returns were used during fermentation. The wine spent an average of 18 days on the skins. Matured for 14 months in 300L French oak barrels, of which 45% were new.

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