Stellenbosch Reserve Stadsaal Cinsault 2022
R200,00
Vibrant colour with expressive aromas of raspberry cordial, cranberry and floral notes of lavender. The juicy red fruit follows through on the palate accompanied by savoury notes of liquorice and bacon. Spicy tannins provide some grip on the palate, accompanied by zesty acidity, culminating in a sour cherry finish.
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Specifications
In the cellar
Cinsault grapes were fermented in open-top fermenters, with 25% of the grapes left as whole bunches and 75% destemmed and left as whole berries. The grapes were not crushed to capture fruit purity and varietal definition. Fermentation and maceration took place over a period of 7 days before pressing. Maturation occurred in seasoned 500L French oak barrels for 12 months.
In the vineyard
Ideal winter conditions provided substantial rainfall to supplement water reserves, with good cold units throughout the winter months of 2021. Budbreak was slightly later than usual due to the cold winter. Rainfall in the spring was also good for our vineyards during the critical times of flowering and crop set. A warm January in 2022 with a few heat waves was good for ripening, especially the red varieties. Relatively dry summer months allowed for grapes to reach full phenolic ripeness, with a long hang-time for flavour development.
Ageing
The wine is matured in 500L French oak barrels for 12 months.
Cultivar
Cinsault
