Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ORIGIN: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch CLIMATE: A warm, dry winter with hot days during thepickingseason AGE OF VINES: 26yearson average IRRIGATION: Combination of dry land vineyards andsupplemental irrigation SOIL: Decomposed granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils YIELD: 4 tons/ha –2750 litres/ha VINIFICATION: 5 days on the skins in open fermenters @ 29°C. The cap was punched down manually every 2 hours. MATURATION: 24 months in 225LFrench Neversoakbarrels–60% newand 40% second fillbarrels. TASTING NOTES: A complex and serious wine showing layered aromasof cedar wood, blackcurrants, blue berries, tea leavesand graphite on the nose. Subtle oak spice and savoury notes add further complexity. The palate is rich and full bodied, with pin-point balance between fruit and oak. The elegant and refined tannin structure is supported by intense flavours of cassis, cured meat and tomato stew. A lingering finishcompletesa true Cape classic wine! FOOD SUGGESTION: The perfect partner to steak, classic beef dishes, casseroles and lamb stew. AGEING POTENTIAL: This wine will benefit from further bottle ageing for up to 20 years from vintage. ALCOHOL: 14,7%