Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
| Cellar: | Du Toitskloof Cellar |
| Description: | A full-bodied wine with bright blackberry and blackcurrant fruit supported by cedar spice and dark chocolate. |
| Type and Style: | Red wine, dry |
| Origin: | Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Grape Variety or Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Alcohol Content: | 14.38% |
| pH: | 3.3815 |
| R.s: | 4.9 g/l |
| Acidity: | 5.9 g/l |
| 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 cranberry, subtle cassis and blackberry with underlying notes of vanilla and oak. 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: | Shawn Thomson & Chris Geldenhuys |
| Food Pairings: | Pâtés, steaks, beef stroganoff, winter stews, roasts, mature cheeses |
| Whats in the box: | Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750ml) |
