Beyerskloof Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021

Name: Beyerskloof Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2021
Brand: Beyerskloof
SKU: 49580
Price: 131 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Dark ruby red color. A clean entrance on the palate with some blackcurrant and oaky characters. Medium-bodied and drinkable with firm ripe tannins, good acidity and a firm structure. A great companion to meat dishes or pasta. Vibrant ripe plum and blackcurrant aromas with a hint of tobacco spice.

A great companion to meat dishes or pasta.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]

winery : Beyerskloof

winemaker : Anri Truter

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 3.5 g/l pH : 3.73 ta : 5.0 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2023 Platters Wine Guide Award - 3.5 Stars

The Beyerskloof Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot blend is a traditional take on the classic two cultivars. An exciting addition to our innovative approach to winemaking. Well-crafted, smooth, rich tannin and cassis flavours with fruit and berry notes. A wine for any occasion.

in the vineyard : It was a cool wet growing season that replenished the water reserves.
Soil: Hutton, Clovelly and Kroonstad
Age of vines: 15 - 20 Years
Trellising: 5 wire hedge

about the harvest: We started harvesting the first week of February and ended the last week of March 2021. This harvest had some challenges with covid-19 sale restrictions, lockdown and some Rain that made planning difficult. Overall the quality of the wines shows lots of promise.

in the cellar : Different systems of skin contact and fermentation in open fermenters, roto tanks and fermentomatics. 6 to 8 days on skins at 25°C. After
malolactic fermentation, the wine was treated with oak.

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