Wellington ‘La Cave’ Cab. Sauvignon 2021

Wellington Wines ‘La Cave’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Winemaking

Grapes, from vineyards selected for their exceptional quality, were picked at optimum ripeness. After de-stalking and crushing, the juice was fermented dry in open fermenters, on the skins, for 7 days at 250C. Post fermentation, the wine was kept on the skins for a further 7 days to facilitate the polymerisation (softening) of the tannins. Regular pump-overs ensured optimal colour extraction. Malolactic fermentation took place in new 225L French oak barrels. The wine was then racked and returned to the same barrels for a further maturation period of 18 months.

Tasting Notes

Opaque crimson-red hue with charming aromas of dark cherries, graphite, black pepper, and fresh herbs, followed by an underlying savory/umami tone. The palate is plush with integrated new oak nuances and very fine, delicate tannins. This elegant and classically styled Cabernet Sauvignon shows a satisfying balance between fruit and oak, finishing persistently with flavors of buchu and blackcurrants.

Analysis

Alcohol: 14.0 %
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.2 g/l
pH: 3.53
Wine of Origin: Wellington

Special Note

Our flagship range celebrates the early years of winemaking when wines were stored in caves during maturation and the recent discovery of a series of caves below our very own cellar. The grapes for the wines are meticulously hand-selected from the very best vineyard blocks and we gently handle the grapes in the cellar with minimal disruption. The range consists of a Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Cape Blend and Shiraz, with our red wines matured in small first-­fill French oak barrels before being bottled.