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Blaauwklippen Stellenbosch

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022

750ml
In stock: 16 bottles
$30
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Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
RS: 3 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 0 - 5 years
ABV: 14.90%

Description

Mulberry and bright cassis notes combine with fresh cranberry and mulberry nuances. The nose finishes with mineral dark chocolate and cedarwood aromas. A rich palate with great texture and velvet mid-palate tannins.

The lush and aromatic finish ends with great poise.
Handpicked grapes were transported to the cellar for crushing. Whole berry fermentation commenced in oak casks and stainless-steel tanks. Twice daily pump-overs ensured the delicate extraction of tannins and flavors.

Prolonged skin contact of approximately 14 days were given after fermentation, before pressing. Malo-lactic fermentation followed in 300L French oak barrels. This wine was matured for 17months in barrel, with 40% new oak used. 

Winemaker : Rolf Zeitvogel
Blaauwklippen, nestled on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa dating back to 1682 and is situated in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch. The name Blaauwklippen comes from the dutch word meaning “blue rocks”.

For over 300 years, the people of Blaauwklippen have combined traditional values with innovative ideas to create one of South Africa's top wine tourism destinations.

* Prior vintage described.

Flavor Profiles

cranberries

Cranberries

mixed spices

Mixed spices

black currant

Black currant

cedar

Cedar

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, with its rich winemaking heritage dating back to the 17th century, is one of South Africa’s most prestigious wine regions. The mountainous terrain and favorable rainfall create ideal conditions for growing nearly all noble grape varieties. Renowned for its high-quality blended reds, Stellenbosch also excels in crafting premium whites that showcase the region’s diversity. This iconic wine region combines centuries of tradition with modern winemaking techniques, producing wines that are celebrated around the world.