Wine Composition
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot & 6% Malbec
Winemakers Comments
A complex wine showing concentrated cassis, blackberry and pencil shavings with sweet spice aromas of licorice, cinnamon and allspice. The wine opens up to more earthy notes that follow through to a dense palate with cassis, plum and black cherry. The wine has a firm tannin that will allow the wine to develop well over the next decade.
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14.8%
TA
5.5 g/l
pH
3.6
RS
2.3 g/l
Cellar Techniques
The components were vinified separately in open top fermenters with a combination over pumpers and punch downs to ensure optimal extraction. Malolactic fermentation was done in barrel and racked once after completion. The components for this blend were aged separately in 40% new, 40% 2nd and 20% 3rd fill 300L French Oak barrels for 18 months.
Winemaker
Name - Hagen Viljoen
Winery
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. A leader in wine tourism, Zevenwacht was one of the first Wine Estates to establish a restaurant, hotel and conference facility, Cheesery and Spa on the Estate.
The wines of Zevenwacht are distinguished by their classic style and finely crafted elegance. Winemaker Jacques Viljoen honours century-old wine-making traditions, yet is boldly innovative, welcoming the contribution that modern technology makes to the vinification of premier wines. Covering 120 hectares of the 450-hectare property, the vineyards are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes. Zevenwacht is characterized by good quality, varied soils and the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals.
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