Manley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

The Cabernet Sauvignon has a red ruby rim. On the aromatic scale the wine shows character of purple and black fruit flavors emphasizing on soft cassis and blood plums. The plum and cigar box character as well as seared green pepper are forthcoming on the palate. It has beautiful full body tannins with elegant but grippy coating.

The terroir of Tulbagh Valley is very unique and as known terroir is narrowed down as far as to a block of vines. The climate in this valley is classified as mid-latitude desert climate which is a huge factor in ripening of the grapes that come forth at Manley Wine Estate. Phenolic ripeness here is enhanced. The soil at Manley is shale/schist-based Swartland soil. It takes up heat during the day and releases it during the night giving the grapes a beautiful equal ripening. The three red wines at Manley, namely Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon all fit into this terroir as these cultivars flourish under such circumstances. Our wines are very terroir-driven, while at the same time it is our focus to allow the grapes showing how beautiful the terroir actually is.

up to 15 years and longer