David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Produced from three outstanding clones of Cabernet Sauvignon planted as “Mother Blocks” for the South African vineyard industry due to their suitability to the deep red clay soils on Edgebaston. Made to exude absolute purity of varietal charac
Technical Analysis | |
alc | 14.08 |
rs | 1.6 |
pH | 3.46 |
ta | 6 |
Wine Information | |
Accolades | Edgebaston Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 -NWC National Wine Challenge - Top 100 SA Wines – Top 100 & Double -Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 -89 points: Neal Martin August 29, 2018 - Vinous Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 -Platter Guide 2017: 4 Star Platter -89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar -90 points: eRobert Parker Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 -Gold: Vitis Vinifera Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 -Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter -88 points: eRobert Parker -Gold: Vitis Vinifera -Grand Gold: SAWi 2015 -Commended: International Wine Challenge 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 -Platter Guide 2014: 4 Star Platter -89+points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 -Platter Guide 2013: 4 Star Platter -Double Gold: Veritas 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 -Platter Guide 2012: 4 Star Platter -International Wine Challenge 2012 - Bronze Medal Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 -Platter Guide 2011: 4 Star Platter -89+ points: Stephen Tanzer -Selected as Top 100 SA wines -Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011 -Gold: Mundus Vini Germany 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 -Platter Guide 2010: 4 Star Platter Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 -Platter Guide 2009: 4 Star Platte |
Brand Group | Edgebaston |
Other | |
Winemaker | David Finlayson |
Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
BlendPercent | 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot |
FoodSuggest | |
Ageing | |
Cellar | All grapes were hand picked and fermented in Stainless Steel Tanks. A traditional punch down every 4 hours is used to extract the fine tannins and colour from the skins. Maturation took place in French oak barrels for 14 months. |
Harvest | All grapes were hand picked. Harvest Date: Early March 2018 |
Vineyard | Soil type: Malmesbury Shale on deep red clay |
Style | |
body | Full |
style | Dry |
taste | Herbaceous |
type | Red |
Type | |
Kosher | 0 |
Organic | 0 |
Vegetarian | 0 |
Wooded | 0 |
Pack | |
Closure | Cork |
Pack Size | 750ml |
Pack Type | Bottle |
- Range: Edgebaston
R160.00
R160.00 per bottle