Product Description
Varieties
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
The Vineyard
The cellar is situated on the south-western slopes of Paarl Mountain, where the De Villiers family has been winemakers for five generations.
The Cellar
Grapes were harvested at 24°B, destemmed and transferred to open fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeasts the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C. Regular punch downs allowed for optimum colour and tannin extraction.
MATURATION: 12 months – 5% new French oak and rest in 2nd , 3 rd and 4 th fill French oak barrels.
Alcohol/Vol 14.00 PH 3.52 Acidity 5.80g/L Residual Sugar 2.40g/L
Aging Potential
1 – 5 years
Awards
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2017 – Silver| Ultra Value Wine Challenge 2017 – Silver| Veritas 2017 – Silver |Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2017 – Bronze| Platter`s Wine Guide 2018 – Hidden Gem 3½ Stars
