Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.5
Residual sugar
1.9
pH
2.5
Acidity
6.3
Parcels of special vintages, in this instance Cabernet Sauvignon, released by Kanonkop around the optimum drinking window.
Tasting note
Full bodied, deep ruby red in colour. Attractive blackcurrant and mocha flavours with a complex palate and long dry finish.
Origin
South Africa
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Abrie Beeslaar
Closure
Cork
Region
Simonsberg Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes
Vintage Conditions
A cold winter with average rainfall and great ripening conditions.
Vinification details
Fermentation took place in open top fermenters at 29º. The floating skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
IWSC: Gold
Veritas: Gold
