Rickety Bridge The Bridge 2019

The Bridge is a full-bodied yet refined wine with an intense deep red colour and nose of black cherry, dark chocolate, and aromatic tobacco. These elements combine seamlessly with velvety tannins on the palate and a long lingering finish.

Rich oxtail casserole and ribeye steak

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rickety Bridge Estate

winemaker : Wynand Grobler

wine of origin : Franschhoek

analysis : alc : 13.85 % vol rs : 1.5 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2021 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 91 Points

ageing : Accessible now but has an ageing potential of between 10 – 15 years

in the vineyard : Made from vines planted in decomposed soils against the northerly facing slopes of the Franschhoek Valley

in the cellar : Fermentation took place in a small, open fermentation tank. The grapes were carefully punched down twice a day. After 30 days of skin contact the grapes were pressed gently. The wine was matured in 80% new, small French oak barrels for a total of 24 months.

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