GLASS COLLECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022
R185
This vibrant Stellenbosch Cabernet represents a blend of diverse parcels sourced from Glenelly’s sloped, encapsulating the essence of the Simonsberg Mountian. It carries a youthful, leafy nature and remarkable purity, highlighting notes of blackcurrant pastille fruit. Lively acidity complements the wine, while showing refined tannins that are the hallmark of the Glass Collection wines.
Weather Conditions – Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
- Following the 2021 harvest, the weather turned cooler and drier, prolonging the leaf cycle compared to usual seasons.
- Bud break occurred evenly but was delayed by seven days compared to the previous vintage.
- Spring saw persistent low temperatures, causing flowering to be postponed by around 10 days.
- Substantial rainfall during this period presented challenges to flowering and berry set.
- Despite these hurdles, moderate temperatures in early summer facilitated balanced vine growth.
- January and February witnessed a prolonged dry and hot weather spell, featuring intermittent heat waves.
- Ripening did not accelerate significantly despite the heat spikes during this period.
- While yields were modest, the resulting wines are of exceptional quality; careful timing during picking to preserve freshness was everything for this vintage.
Winemaking
The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. The fermentation was allowed to start naturally, and 2 pump-overs were conducted daily to ensure optimal extraction. Post fermentation skin contact occurred for 2-3 weeks before undergoing gentle press. Matured in 300L French oak barrels for 12 months.
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCTION: 14,600 cases – 87,700 bottles
ANALYSIS: Alcohol: 14.26% Vol.
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L
pH: 3,64
Residual Sugar: 2,6 g/L
| Years | 2018, Wine Club |
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