Classic Cabernet earthy influence noticeable on Pinotage-dominated blend. Densely packed, concentrated ripe black fruit all held together by impressive structure, bright acidity and masculine tannins.
2020 Cape Blend
R150.00 | Club R135.00
Classic Cabernet earthy influence noticeable on Pinotage-dominated blend. Densely packed, concentrated ripe black fruit all held together by impressive structure, bright acidity and masculine tannins. Cellar worthy, put this one away for 4-6 years for optimal enjoyment, or decant and serve with hearty beef stews or strong, mature cheeses.
Tasting Notes
Food Pairing
Cellar worthy, put this one away for 4-6 years for optimal enjoyment, or decant and serve with hearty beef stews or strong, mature cheeses.
Awards
Cape Blend 2019
Platters – 4½ Star
Cape Blend 2018
Michelangelo Wine Awards – Gold
Cape Blend 2017
Veritas Wine Awards – Double Gold
Cape Blend 2016
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2019 – Double Gold
SAWi Wine Awards – Platinum
Platters – 4½ Star
Cape Blend 2015
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2017 – Grand D’Or
Perold Cape Blend Wine Awards 2017 – Top 5
Cape Blend 2014
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2011 – Grand D’Or
Platters Guide 2016 – 4½ Star
Cape Blend 2013
Veritas Wine Awards 2014 – Gold
Platters Guide 2014 – 4½ Star
Platters Guide 2015 – 4½ Star
Perold Cape Blend Wine Awards 2014 – Top 20
Cape Blend 2012
Veritas Wine Awards 2013 – Bronze
Winemakers Choice Wine Awards 2013 – Diamond
Platters Guide 2013 – 5 Star
Perold Cape Blend Wine Awards 2013 – Top 10
Cape Blend 2010
Veritas Wine Awards 2011 – Silver
Veritas Wine Awards 2012 – Gold
Winemakers Choice Wine Awards 2011 – Diamond
Winemakers Choice Wine Awards 2012 – Diamond
Platters Guide 2011 – 4 Star
Perold Cape Blend Wine Awards 2012 – Top 3
Cape Blend 2009
Veritas Wine Awards 2010 – Silver
Veritas Wine Awards 2011 – Silver
Winemakers Choice Wine Awards 2010 – Diamond
Additional Information
| Winemaker’s Notes: | One of the flagships and specialities from our property, growing on bush vines on the farm. The nose offers coconut, bramble, blueberry compote and dark-roast coffee. Full intensity and body mellowed by time in both barrel and bottle. Creamy texture with a smoky finish. |
| Style: | Dry Full-bodied Red |
| Cultivar: | 57% Pinotage, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot |
| Tons per hectare: | 6-7 |
| Age of vine: | 14– 18 years |
| Soil: | Shale |
| Trellising: | Pinotage: Bush Vine
Cabernet Sauvignon: 5 Wire Hedge Petit Verdot; 5 Wire Hedge Merlot: Bush Vine |
| Irrigation: | No Irrigation |
| Degree balling at harvest: | Early morning, hand harvested at 25-26°B |
| Vinification: | Fermented in open fermenters
Juice bleeding after crush Combination of punch downs and pump overs 26°C Fermentation temperature |
| Barrel maturation: | Medium and medium plus toast French oak barrels.
100% New barrels, matured for 18 months |
| Maturation potential: | Optimum 5-10 Years |
| Analysis | Alcohol: 14.32%
Residual Sugar: 3.5 Total Acid: 5.7 Region: Coastal |
Fact Sheet
Download fact sheet: Cape Blend Res 2016
Additional Information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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