Alto Cabernet Sauvignon
| Cellar: | Alto Estate |
| Description: | A full-bodied wine with classic graphite notes, briary fruits interwoven with aromas of five spice and the faintest hint of dried porcini. |
| Type and Style: | Red wine, dry |
| Origin: | Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Grape Variety or Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Alcohol Content: | 14% |
| pH: | Not available. |
| R.s: | Not available. |
| Acidity: | Not available. |
| Tasting Notes: | The palate shows good tannic grip to frame the more pronounced fleshy plum and cherry flavors, which carry through with moderate intensity to the medium-length finish. The wine has aromas of dried cherry, blackberry and cocoa powder with hints of vanilla, oak and cedar. The wine is fresh and elegant with a smooth lingering aftertaste. |
| Awards or Ratings: | Gold medal at the 2020 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards. Silver medal at the 2020 Veritas Awards. Silver medal at the 2020 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Silver medal at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards. Bronze medal at the 2019 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. |
| Winemaker: | Chris Williams |
| Food Pairings: | Stews, chargrilled chicken, venison, lamb, smoked meats and flavourful cheeses |
| Whats in the box: | Alto Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml) |
