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Specifications
In the cellar
The grapes are hand harvested in the morning. The whole berries are fermented for 7-10 days with up to three pump overs a day. After fermentation, a couple weeks of skin contact is given, the wine is then drain, pressed and racked to barrel. The wine is matured for up to 18 months in French oak barrels with 30% new oak, before it’s blended and bottled.
Ageing
18 months
Cultivar
Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing
This wine will pair well with meat, pasta, pizza, cheeses and poultry dishes.
Awards and Recognition
Platter’s 2021 4 Stars
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge Double Gold
Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 report – 92
About the Wine Estate
Stellenzicht’s vineyards and winery is nestled on the slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. As custodians of this beautiful farm, we believe in protecting our natural resources through sustainable farming. These efforts help create an eco-system that protects our dragonfly population as well as our fauna and flora. This philosophy of sustainability drives our daily activities, as we consistently pursue balance.