Benguela Cove Cab. Sauvignon 2022

Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Winemaking

Harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes were cooled overnight followed by both bunch and berry sorting the next morning. After three days of cold maceration, the juice was allowed to warm up to 16˚C. To gently prod an elegant style with delicate fruit nuances, a combination of whole and crushed berry fermentation was performed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted eight days with gentle pump overs to encourage flavour and colour extraction. Pressed off the skins, after a 14 day extended post fermentation maceration, the wine was settled in tank and transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. Maturation: 22 months; Oak: 300L French oak, 40% new

Tasting Notes

Concentrated dark fruit aromas of sour plums and blackcurrants, intertwined with fragrant violets, sweet leather, and fresh fynbos hints. The French oak treatment brings delicate sweetness and spice, framing a bold structure with neat, refined tannins. On the palate, persistent layers of fruit are lifted by seamless acidity, culminating in a lengthy and elegant finish, reflecting the cool-climate precision of Walker Bay. This Cabernet rewards both immediate enjoyment and medium-term cellaring.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.0 %
Residual Sugar: 3.13 g/l
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.61
Wine of Origin: Walker Bay

Personality

Cabernet Sauvignon, rooted in Bordeaux heritage, has found a distinguished second home in Walker Bay. This wine exemplifies true elegance, crafted with meticulous care to achieve a perfect balance of fruit, tannin, and acidity. Initially reserved, it gradually reveals its depth and complexity. Bold and confident in style, it offers a harmonious palate with seamless integration and a long, persistent finish.