Six Hats Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
South Africa, Western Cape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Inexpensive
AB
Alecia Boshoff (attending)
Winemaker, Piekenierskloof Wine Company
HM
Han Meerburg (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Piekenierskloof Wine Company
Description
A medium bodied wine with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, plums and hints of dark mint chocolate. Well-balanced with gentle oak texture.
Certifications
GMO free
IPW
WIETA
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
3.2 g/l residual sugar
5.4 g/l acidity
3.63 pH
Vineyard
Grapes are sourced from Fairtrade certified vineyards predominantly in the Swartland region. These 13 to 16 year old vineyards are trellised and grow on sandy, loam soils. The vineyards are meticulously farmed and managed to yield below 6 tons per hectare.
Vinification
Grapes are handpicked and cold soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed in tank and the wine is matured for 6 months, using French and American oak.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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