Tasting Notes:
A fusion of clove, cinnamon and black pepper is found on the nose of this wine. This aroma combines with a robust palate, displaying rich layers of chocolate, black cherry and ends off with a plush mouthfeel.
Food Pairings:
This wine pairs well with a Karoo lamb bredie, or a lamb slowly stewed in a spicy tomato-based sauce, allowing for the dark fruit layers to show true expression.
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Vineyards and harvest:
The vineyards are located in the heart of the Golden Triangle on the Helderberg side of Stellenbosch, with high-potential soils and optimal fruit ripening.
This region has a significant cooling effect from the ocean breeze, which allows for the grapes to ripen evenly and slowly. "Koffieklip" soil that contains a clay sub-soil, combines with plant material that maintains the virus-free status, allowing the wine to show valuable fruit expression and pure quality.
Vinification:
Precision and detailed decision-making go into the two-part hand-picking process to ensure the grapes are handled with the utmost care. The grapes are handpicked in the early morning when it is cooler to maintain the quality of the grapes. The grapes are crushed and fermented in a stainless-steel tank or are placed in open-top vessels with a portion of whole clusters. The whole clusters add a unique flavour profile from the stems. The stainless steel receives pumpovers while the open-top vessels receive manual punchdowns. All these winemaking techniques affect the aroma, flavour and mouthfeel of the wine.
Vintage subject to the latest available vintage from the winery.
What's in the box
1x 750ml Bottle of Cavalli Shiraz
