Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Name: Villiera Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Brand: Villiera
SKU: 47988

The 2017 vintage shows classic dark berry fruit with a hint of dark chocolate and tobacco on the nose. On the palate it is well balanced with rich, soft tannins. It can be enjoyed now but will keep for up to 10 years in good storage conditions.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Villiera Wines

winemaker : Jeff Grier

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.74 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.63 ta : 5.81 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : It can be enjoyed now but will keep for up to 10 years in good storage conditions.

in the vineyard : An important part of the Villiera range - combines the natural elegance of Villiera soils with greater intensity from the soils of Devon Valley.

about the harvest: The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was picked at optimum ripeness, with half of the fruit coming from Devon Valley and the balance from Villiera.

in the cellar : The grapes were 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 a year in French oak barrels (including 20 % new) before final blending and bottling.

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