Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
R297,00
This wine shows classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics on the nose with lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf and blackcurrant. These notes follow through on the palate as well as ripe red berries with fine tannins and a long finish.
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In the cellar
The hand-picked grapes were fermented in upright fermenters with the aid of selected yeast strains. Temperature was maintained at 25–28 °C. A combination of pump-overs and rack-and-returns were used during fermentation. The wine spent an average of 18 days on the skins. Matured for 14 months in 300 L French oak barrels, of which 45% were new.
Ageing
14 months
Cultivar
Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing
Pair with your favourite meaty stew dish or go-to marinara pasta.
Awards and Recognition
Member of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective
93 pts Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2024
4 1/2 Stars Platter’s Guide 2025
