Idiom ‘C’ Cape Blend 2019
R450,00
A velvety opulent wine made with the Cape’s own grape Pinotage blended with noble varieties. Rich and intriguing aromas and flavours with exploding layers of red fruits with notes of ripe plums, red velvet cake and tobacco. Soft tannins, balance and complexity are hallmarks of this uniquely South African wine.
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Specifications
In the cellar
All the different grapes spent 5 days on cold maceration, where after it was fermented in stainless steel tanks at optimal temperatures of between 22-28°C. Thereafter malolactic fermentation took place on wood staves in stainless steel tanks. The wines were then matured separately for 10 months in 45% new 225L French and American oak, before being blended and left to marry for a further 2-4 months.
In the vineyard
At the foothills of the Helderberg Mountains, soils in the vineyard are composed of granite/Tukulu (decomposed granite) and Table Mountain Sandstone. The vines are kept under drip irrigation with vertical shoot position trellising.
Ageing
12-14 months
Cultivar
43% Pinotage; 29% Cabernet Sauvignon; 19% Merlot; 9% Petit Verdot
Food Pairing
Fantastic with signature steakhouse cuts or Malay curries.
Awards and Recognition
Double Gold - Gilbert Gaillard Awards 2021
About the Wine Estate
Idiom is an award-winning wine estate in the heart of the Helderberg range. This southernmost part of the Stellenbosch wine region provides the backdrop and the perfect climatic conditions for the incredible range of Idiom wines. A celebration of terroir, unusual varietals and masterful blends, Idiom is so-called because it is home to the Cape expression of so many European classics. The Cape Idiom, if you will.
