Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

In the cellar

The grapes, from three Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, were picked over the period of 10 March to 13 March 2020. Careful vineyard sorting ensured that only the highest quality grapes reached the cellar. Following a gentle destemming, the grapes must underwent a two-day cold soak before being inoculated with a carefully selected yeast strain. Throughout fermentation, pump overs were carried out 2 to 4 times daily, adjusted based on the fermentation rate and stage. The wine spent 13 to 22 days on its skins before undergoing a gentle pressing into tanks. It was then racked into barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing, with a total of three rackings occurring during this ageing process. 18 months in French oak barrels: 26% 1st fill; 27% 2nd fill; 47% 3rd fill.