Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellar: | Durbanville Hills Winery |
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: | Durbanville, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa |
Grape Variety or Blend: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Alcohol Content: | 14.38% |
pH: | 3.3825 |
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: | Roasted tomato-based pasta or beef brisket |
Whats in the box: | Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (1 x 750 ml) |