Annandale Cavalier 2020
R195,00
Annandale Cavalier is an elegant red blend of noble varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) forms the backbone of the wine ascribing smoky cedar wood, smooth tannins yet dark berry fruit and toasted mocha to the blend. Merlot (35%) is responsible for an earthy, rich aroma with hints of red and dark berries. Shiraz (15%) adds a dark plumb bouquet with a bit of spice and honey on the pallet. The Cavalier stands out amongst other Stellenbosch blends showing a rich bouquet of flavours that lingers and evolves multiple finishes on the pallet with each sip. Annandale pride themselves in producing a wine that reflects the true heart of the terroir it is grown in.
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Specifications
In the cellar
In the cellar we use very natural methods of winemaking that have guaranteed quality for hundreds of years. Fermentation and maturation are done with as little interference as possible. Aged in a combination of 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak barrels.
In the vineyard
Annandale's grapes were handpicked from trellised vineyards which grow on the Westerly slopes at the foot of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch
Ageing
Drinks well now, however, will age well for 10 years + if stored in the correct conditions.
Cultivar
Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) Merlot (35%) Shiraz (15%)
Food Pairing
This blend is well suited to a wide range of palettes and is the ideal pairing adding depth of flavour to any red meat dish.
Awards and Recognition
Platter 4 1/2 stars
About the Wine Estate
Annandale is said to be the oldest farm in the premium red-wine producing Helderberg Valley. Governor Simon van der Stel granted the title to Jan Wismaar, the property’s first owner, in 1688. The farm was known as Brakelsdal until the early 1800s, when the owner fell in love with a girl from the Annan River Valley in Scotland, and changed the name of the property accordingly. A manor house built in the middle of the 1700s and a cellar which predates 1700 can be found on Annandale to this day, adding to the old-world charm of the estate. At the height of its production in the early 20th century, Annandale supported over 500,000 vines on about 100 hectares of land. After the Second World War, part of the Annandale property became a shelter for abandoned and abused horses and home to a riding school. In 1996 Hempies du Toit purchased the property and restored it to its winemaking roots, although the horse image on the Annandale logo still reflects this part of the farm’s heritage.
