Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot

Stellenbosch - South Africa

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Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Margaret River, Stellenbosch… the case has been made for all four to exist in the same space when talking about great Bordeaux varieties and world-class wines. Lauren Buzzeo of Wine Enthusiast said this about Stellenbosch Cabernet, ‘Think New World fruit meets Old World structure—the best of both.’ Boschkloof’s vineyard, being located in the well-draining granitic soils of the Polkadraai Hills, is perfectly situated for textbook, classy, Bordeaux blends. Nearby ocean waters, which are cold enough to necessitate a wetsuit in all seasons, cool overhead winds, and as they sweep onto land, the first protruding geological feature that they hit are the Polkadraai Hills. Sun-drenched vines thus receive a steady blast of afternoon air conditioning, which growers cite as the key for retaining critical acidity.

The grapes were handpicked, destemmed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks with both inoculated and native yeasts. Pumpovers were performed twice daily to achieve gentle extraction of color, tannins, and flavor. After 12 days on skins, the lots were pressed off to used 225L French barriques, where the wine aged for 14 months.

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Grapes: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon – 28% Merlot
Vineyard: Boschkloof Estate
Vine Age: 30-years-old
Soil Type: Decomposed granite over ironstone
Viticulture: Practicing organic
Fermentation: Stainless-steel tank
Skin Contact: 12 days
Aging: 14 months in neutral 225L French oak
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.61
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L
Total SO2: 89 ppm
Total Production: 1,250 cases
UPC: 6008409000038
SRP: $19.99

Tasting Note

A full-bodied, oak-matured red with a deep, ruby-black edge. Ripe plum and red fruit hit first, layered with cedar, a hint of prune, and that unmistakable, complex oak. The mid-palate is dense, rolling out a long blackberry finish with just enough spice and earth. For a wine at this price, it brings serious depth and ageability.

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2024

Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot

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