Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
WINMASTER:
Johan Jordaan
ORIGIN:
Stellenbosch - South Africa
VINEYARD AND WINEMAKING:
The vines are grown on the west-northwesterly-facing slope of the majestic Helderberg mountain, on the southern side of Stellenbosch. Slow ripening of the 14-year-old vines’ fruit is a result of them being a mere 7km from the False Bay coast and between 270 and 300 metres above sea level. The grapes were handpicked, destemmed and individually sorted to ensure only the best coloured and sized fruit were selected. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel fermenters for a period of 24 days with extended skin maceration of 90 days. The free run wine was barrelled down to 70% new French oak barrels for 26 months.
ANALYSIS:
|
Alc |
14.55 % vol |
TA |
5.9 g/L |
|
RS |
2.9 g/L |
pH |
3.69 |
APPEARANCE:
Deep ruby red with a vibrant, youthful rim.
TASTING NOTE:
An abundance of cassis and violets with concentrated aromas of cedar and pencil lead. A full-bodied wine with a concentrated structure and opulent finish.
Ethical farming, the health of the soil and the people who work it. Artistic endeavour and absolute care in the crafting of our wines. This is what matters to us.
Harnessing more than 300 years of winemaking heritage, Spier has transformed into an award-winning Stellenbosch wine farm. The winemaking team is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference.