Fleur du Cap Essence du Cap Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This full-bodied wine is ruby red in colour with subtle aromas of ripe shavings ending in subtle oak spices. Soft fruit and elegant oak spice with gentle tannins.

The grapes were sourced from different blocks in Stellenbosch with the bulk coming from Stellenbosch Kloof. The soils have good water holding capacity resulting in balanced growth. The vineyards, aged between 10 and 21 years, produced an average yield of 6 and 9 tons/ha. The trellised vineyards received supplementary irrigation. Pest and disease control was implemented according to South African subjective IPW standards

The grapes were picked by hand at 24 – 25.5° Balling. After crushing, the grapes were inoculated with selected yeast. The preserve fruit flavours, fermentation temperature was controlled at 24 to 26°C. Pump-overs and rack & returns (delestage) ensured good extraction and mouthfeel. After fermentation the wine was drained off the skins. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally. 12 months’ maturation took place in a combination of new French and American, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.

12 months’ maturation took place in a combination of new French and American, 2nd and 3rd fill barrels.