Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Vineyards
Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaking and Maturation
The famously dark Cabernet Sauvignon clone 46 grapes were fermented in a variety of stainless steel, French oak and concrete open casks. To get the best extraction, we did four to five punch downs per day for two-thirds of the fermentation period. For the remainder, we only did gentle pump-overs. The wine was then left on the skins for 21 days of post-fermentation maceration before pressing took place. This was followed by malolactic fermentation in barrels for optimal oak integration.
Tasting Notes
This terroir-driven single-varietal wine initially has aromas of red berries, cranberries and cassis that are complemented by blackberry, flint and leather. On the palate, it becomes herbaceous and spicy with some sour cherry and tomato leaves. The palate rounds off with a complex, rich, savoury note and tight tannins.
Technical Details
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
