Diemersdal Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023

Description

This Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a blend of two noble red grape varieties offering juicy red fruit with layers of cherry, mulberry and dark chocolate.  The bright tastes are complemented by plush, velvety tannins and a long finish.

Terroir:

The vines are rooted in deep red Hutton soils on north-facing slopes, catching the southerly breezes of summer and the frontal winds that punish the Cape from the north in winter.  Cool growing conditions on exposed aspects, as well as the practice of dryland-farming, sees the fruit develop slowly, drawing maximum variety expression on the vine.  The result is tight bunches of small berries, ideal for making wines of structure, elegance and refinement.

Oenology:

The components were harvested and vinified separately.  Fermented in open fermenters for 5-7 days at 24-28°C.  Punch-downs were done every 4 hours and then pressed at 5°balling.  100% MLF completed spontaneously in tanks and racked into barrels.

Maturation:

12 months wood maturation in French oak components.

Food suggestions:

An ideal wine for all barbeque dishes as well as roast pork and spicy chicken kebabs.

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