Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from an 18-year virus-free vineyard on Delaire Graff Estate. Cool and slow partial whole-berry fermentation with limited punch-downs. Four weeks post-ferment maturation on skins before being basket pressed. Matured in new 225 litre French oak. Bottled November 2019.
Tasting Notes: Dark ripe blue fruit and subtle oak spice. Rich and powerful palate with firm and powdery fruit tannins with elegant, textured finish.
Ready for drinking now, and for the next 10 years.
Estimate (6 bottles): R3 800 – R5 500
Winemaker: Morne Vrey
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R9 500
- Lowest: R6 250
- Average: R7 075
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 85
- Cases Auctioned: 30
Analysis
- Alc: 14.88 vol%
- RS: 3.9 g/l
- TA: 5.55 g/l
- pH: 3.47
