Wine Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
On the nose, you are met with dark notes of black cherry, cassis, and liquorice which make the mouth water instantly. The palate carries these aromas through, with succulent berry flavors complemented by rich vanilla undertones. There is a minerality that balances out the richness, with iodine and tannins making for an interesting first sip. You will also find flavours of woodsmoke and an earthiness that gives our Midnight a lingering, meaty finish. The Midnight wine from our Tulbagh wine estate is the best example of this terroir’s propensity for developing grapes that have deep aromas and meaty flavors.
Awards
Prescient Top 10 Cabernet Sauvignon (2019)
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.62%
Total Acidity
5.2 g/l
Residual Sugar
2.5 g/l
pH
3.74
How it's made
They do not use generic barrels because they want to produce extraordinary results. New barrels are seasoned, dry, and are without toasting for up to five years, before being steamed. They are then used for 16 months to make the wine. There is an inherent patience in the making of the wine.
Martin is a precision winemaker, rarely adding anything to his wines, and he chooses not to filter them. He prides himself on spending the time and effort on exactly what goes into the bottle, to ensure that what comes out is as authentic as possible. When you drink his hand-crafted wine, you are creating a moment in time that will never be forgotten.
Winemaker
Name - Martin Smith
Winery
Paserene is a small, family operated winery owned by Martin Smith and Ndabe Mareda, the sole purpose of which is to produce high-end, luxury wines. Great care was given to ensure that the wines produced, and artwork on the labels, are truly authentic to its “sense of place and people” and will guarantee a lasting legacy. The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes, the order of "traveling and free" birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to their award-winning wine range. A professional and contemporary tasting lounge is situated on the property.
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