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Groot Constantia CWG Gouverneurs Reserve 2018

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc

Wine of Origin Constantia

The backbone of this blend is Cabernet Sauvignon on free-draining gravel soil on a northerly facing slope. A big dollop of Cabernet Franc adds the aromatics and perfume to the blend. Both components were fermented in open top fermenters with regular punch-downs to maximise extraction. After the fermentation, the wines were pressed and aged in 75% new French oak for 15 months before the components were blended and bottled.

Tasting Notes: The wine shows richness with blueberry and blackberry aromas, a hint of floral perfume and subtle cedarwood flavours. The palate is powerful and fine tannins promise good ageing potential.

Drink over the next 10 years.

Winemaker: Boela Gerber

Price raised per case

  • 6 x 750ml or equivalent
  • Highest: R 8 750.00
  • Lowest: R 7 500.00
  • Average: R 8 318.00

Packaging

  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Case Size: 6 x 750ml
  • Cases Produced: 75
  • Cases Auctioned 11

Analysis

  • Alc: 14.00 vol%
  • RS: 2.60 g/l
  • TA: 5.90 g/l
  • pH: 3.65

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