Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s notes
Wine of origin Franschhoek (all grapes from La Petite Ferme).
The Cabernet Sauvignon shows itself in a beautiful garnet colour. Firm ripe tannins in its youth. Violets and cassis leading into dense ripe blackberry and plump fruit. Njoy it now or cellar it. Best drinking 2022-2030.
Winemaking
Picked between 25.0-25.5 balling. Fermentation in open fermenters for 10 days and is cap punched down manually every 5 hours. The wine is matured in 225L French oak barrels 30%new for 14 months
Wine analysis
Residuel Sugar 1.9g/l
pH 3.51
Total Acid 6.0g/l
Alc 13.62%
Experience the essence of La Petite Ferme’s winemaking tradition with our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, a true expression of Franschhoek’s terroir. This wine, with its beautiful garnet colour and firm, ripe tannins, offers a delightful blend of violets, cassis, and dense ripe blackberry flavours. Whether you’re ready to savour it now or prefer to cellar it for future enjoyment, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon promises a remarkable tasting experience. Have questions or wish to learn more about our wines? Reach out to us through our Contact Us page, and our team will be happy to assist you.
FAQs and Answers
1. What grape variety is used in the Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
The wine is made from 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, sourced exclusively from La Petite Ferme vineyards.
2. Where does the Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 originate from?
This wine is produced in Franschhoek, with all grapes grown on the La Petite Ferme estate.
3. What flavours can I expect from this Cabernet Sauvignon?
It offers aromas of violets and cassis, followed by dense ripe blackberry, plump fruit, and firm ripe tannins.
4. Can Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 be cellared?
Yes, it can be enjoyed now or cellared, with the best drinking period between 2022 and 2030.
5. How was the Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 made?
The grapes were hand picked, fermented in open fermenters for ten days with manual cap punch downs, and matured in French oak barrels for fourteen months.
6. What type of oak was used for ageing the wine?
The wine was matured in 225 litre French oak barrels, with thirty percent new oak.
7. What is the alcohol content of the Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
The alcohol level of the wine is 13.62 percent.
8. What food pairs well with Cabernet Sauvignon 2019?
This wine pairs well with red meat, lamb, venison, rich stews, and mature cheeses.