Journeys End V4 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
R225.00
A core of rich blackcurrants, black plums, with a savoury overlay, meat extract, white pepper, mixed spice. The velvety texture is a result of maturation – the wine is at the perfect drinking age – and fine-textured tannins. Complex layered and well crafted. Drink now and up to 2024.
Description
V4 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018
W.O. Stellenbosch
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were stored overnight in the cold room before being hand sorted and destemmed. The whole berries were cold soaked for 5 days before being inoculated. Fermentation lasted 15 days between 18 – 25˚C in stainless steel tanks. A carefully planned pump over and delestage schedule ensured good aromatics, flavour, colour and tannin extraction. The wine was subsequently subjected to a two-week post-fermentation skin maceration where malolactic fermentation took place. After being pressed off the skins the wine is left to mature in a combination of 225L and 300L French oak barrels for 17months. 30% New French oak was used along with 70% second and third fill French oak barrels. This wine required no stabilisation and is vegan friendly.
Tasting Notes
A core of rich blackcurrants, black plum, with a savoury overlay, meat extract, white pepper, mixed spice. The velvety texture is a result of maturation and fine-textured tannins. Complex, layered and well crafted. Drink now and up to 2028.
Wine Analysis
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| Total Acidity: | 5.5 g/l |
| pH: | 3.46 |
| Residual Sugar: | 3.6 g/l |
Viticulture
| Climate | Coastal |
| Aspect | South facing slopes |
| Soil type | Oakleaf and Hutton derived from Granite |
| Clones | CS163, CS46C, CS15, 169 |
| Rootstock | 101/14, Richter 99 |
| Planting date | 1998 |
| HA planted | 5.84ha |
| Average tonnage | 6.4 tons/ha |
| Irrigation | Drip irrigation |
| Trellis system | Extended Perold, 7 Strand |
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