Ansela Van de Caab 2020

Rich and velvety, this is a tightly knit wine built to last yet accessible now thanks to its well-rounded tannins. Concentrated dark fruits (blackcurrants, cassis) are lifted by a slight tealeaf herbaceousness and plenty of wood spice (sandalwood, cigar box, graphite).

The varietals for our Ansela were all hand harvested, sorted, crushed, destalked and fermented in classic open fermenters.

Its components (59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot) were individually hand-harvested, sorted, crushed and destalked prior to fermentation in classic open fermenters

After 16 months of maturation in French oak barrels (50% new) the components were tasted and selected for blending. The blend was then returned to the barrels for a further six months to ensure a good marriage.