R250.00
The Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 has typical mulberry, cassis and blackberry aromas, with hints of cigar box. The wine is well balanced with layers of red fruit present and has a nice fresh and creamy finish to it. It has a good structured mid-palate with notes of mocha present on the aftertaste.
Tasting Notes
The Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 has typical mulberry, cassis and blackberry aromas, with hints of cigar box. The wine is well balanced with layers of red fruit present and has a nice fresh and creamy finish to it. It has a good structured mid-palate with notes of mocha present on the aftertaste.
Food Pairing
This elegant wine will compliment most red meat dishes, venison or creamy beef stroganoff.
| Vintage: | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Cultivar: | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Cellaring Potential: | 10 to 15 Years |
| Alc: | 13.5% |
| TA: | 6.5 g.l |
| pH: | 3.59 |
| RS: | 3.4 g/l |
| Appellation: | Stellenbosch |
| Terroir: | North to north-west slopes and gravel with some clay. |
| Vinification Details: | The selected areas of the best blocks were harvested at optimum ripeness and yeast fermented in open tanks at 28ยฐC. Regular punching down and pumping-over was practiced, with 2 – 3 weeks of skin contact after fermentation. Oak maturation: 300-litre French oak barrels of which 40% was new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill. |
