Welmoed Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (6/case) (R54/BOTTLE)

Excellent deep ruby red colour. Rich layers of dark fruit aromas, black currant, cassis and mint. A well-balanced medium to full bodied wine with well rounded tannins, well integrated oak and a rich, lingering finish.

 

VITICULTURE AND VINIFICATION NOTES

 

Grapes picked at optimum ripeness, selected prior to harvest from premium vineyards from the Stellenbosch region. Cool Mediterranean climate, loamy sand and weathered granite soil type. Vines are trellised on a 5-wire hedge system. Grapes were harvested at 23 - 25ºB, and cold soaked for two days prior to primary fermentation. Fermented until dry at 24 - 27ºC, extraction of colour and varietal aromas by means of pumpover and delastage in static red fermenters. Malolactic fermentation and maturation takes place in stainless steel tank with 2g/l of selected medium toast French oak staves for approximately 8 months. The cold soaking period as well as a slower yeast strain used during primary fermentation results in a well balanced wine with beautiful varietal characters and good finish.

 

MATURATION POTENTIAL

 

Very drinkable now but will age well for 3 years.

 

SUITABILITY FOR VEGETARIANS OR VEGANS

 

Suitable for vegetarians but not for vegans.

 

FOOD SUGGESTION

 

Serve with tzatziki roast beef, or a rack of lamb with sautéed or pickled vegetables.

 

Alcohol Vol :13.64%

pH :3.51

Sugar :3.17 g/ℓ

Acidity :5.4 g/ℓ