Details
A complex aroma with prominent notes of cassis and cedar wood. This is backed up with a combination of blackberries, raspberries, hints of spice and pencil shaving which is characteristic to Cabernet Sauvignon from the Helderberg region. A well integrated wine, with subtle tannins and juicy mouth feel. The dark fruit shows exceptional follow through, and the wine has great structure, and a long lingering finish.
In the Cellar
Fermentation took place in open top fermentors and was followed by a maceration period of 14 days after primary fermentation. The wine was matured in first fill French oak for 18 months.
Additional Information
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| John Platter Ratings | 4 stars |
| Winery / Producer | Guardian Peak |
| Winemaker | Philip van Staden |
| Body | Medium/Full Bodied |
| Maturity | For the cellar |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 15.38% |
| pH | 3.74 |
| Acidity | 6.3 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 1.8 g/l |
