ageing : 3 - 5 years
in the vineyard : Vineyard To Wine: We have 6 different Cabernet Sauvignon clone on different sites on the farm that are aged separately; the finest performing clones are blended for the cuvée.
about the harvest: Picked at 25° Balling.
Yield per Ha: Average to 7 tons/ha
in the cellar : During alcoholic fermentation frequent pump-overs and aeration were done on the must to ensure good colour and soft tannin extractions which enhance the complexity, length and mouth fee of the wine.
Wood Maturation:
Matured for 12 months in 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill 300 - litre French(65%), Hungarian(20%) and American(15%) oak barrels.
-100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Organic farming methods
- Located in Swartland, one of South Africa’s most famous and oldest wine-farming regions
- South-facing vineyards
- 50km away from the icy Atlantic Ocean
Org De RAC Cabernet Sauvignon (Organic Wine)
Tasting Notes:
- Aromas of tomato leaf, pencil shavings, and mulberry
- Rich and well-rounded wine
- Sumptuous dark fruit flavors