David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Tasting Notes
Analysis & Info

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	Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 -Concours International des Cabernets - Gold Medal Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 -Top 100 & Double Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 -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. 20% New French Oak - Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted 60% Second Fill 300L French Oak 20% Third Filled French Oak
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