Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
R175,00
It develops a very complex nose with flavours of cassis, blackcurrant, cherry, a touch of spices and perfume. The wine has a good tannin structure, perfect balance and length, with flavours of cedar, dried cherry and blackcurrant on the palate.
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Specifications
In the cellar
The grapes were lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. Fermentation was done by natural ambient yeast with a mixture of rack-and-returns and open pump-overs. Post fermentation skin contact occurred for 2-3 weeks before undergoing gentle press. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels and racked, on average, every
4 months. Matured during 12 months in oak.
In the vineyard
Winter was cold and wet which helped to replenish the soil moisture after the drought
of 2018. Although spring was cool, the vines still had good bud burst. Fluctuations in weather during flowering and berry set resulted in smaller berries. Veraison started earlier than usual. Cool conditions during growing season, meant that bunches ripening was varied. At the beginning of February, intense heat waves accelerated the harvest of the early varietals. Harvest was challenging with on-and-off wet conditions throughout. Finally, a long 3-week break in rain, increased the ripening time, resulting in perfect sugar and acidity levels. The harvest ended up being a smaller yield than previous years but of exceptional quality.
Ageing
This wine was made to enjoy now, however, it can be aged for a further two to three years in the correct conditions.
Cultivar
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing
This is a versatile wine and can be enjoyed with most foods or simply enjoyed on its own.
