David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Name: David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Brand: Edgebaston
SKU: 48245

Produced from four outstanding clones of Cabernet Sauvignon planted on different sites in the Stellenbosch area. Made to exude absolute purity of varietal character and as such display true Cabernet Sauvignon cassis and blackcurrent flavours. The wine has a fresh, minty herbaceousness backed by mocca vanilla oak. Firm structured tannins and a long finish on the palate show good ageing potential.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Edgebaston Vineyard I David Finlayson Wines

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.24 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.69 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Herbaceous wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

Made with more than a nod to the classic wines of the Medoc in the Bordeaux region, showing the period of time David Finlayson spent working at world renowned Chateau Margaux.

in the vineyard : Soil type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay

in the cellar :

All grapes were hand picked and fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks. A traditional punch down every 4 hours is used to extract the fine tannins and colour from the skins. 4 weeks maceration on skins before gentle pressing. Pea protein fining followed by X-Flow filtration before bottling. Vegan friendly winemaking

Wood Elevation:
14 months
20% New French Oak – Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted
60% Second Fill 300L French Oak
20% Third Filled French Oak

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