This Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly structured South African red wine from Stellenbosch. It offers complex aromas and a powerful palate with refined tannins.
South Africa - Stellenbosch Dry Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
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Colour
Deep, intense ruby red with violet reflections.
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of cassis, blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, and a hint of fresh mint.
Taste
Structured and powerful, with firm but well-integrated tannins. Notes of ripe dark fruit, spices, earth, and elegant oak. Long, persistent finish.
Alcohol content
14.5% Vol
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux glass, to enhance the aromatic intensity.
Pairings
Ideal with substantial red meats, lamb, game, mature cheeses, and rich dishes.
Refinement
Approx. 24 months in new and second-fill French oak barriques, followed by further bottle aging.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with extended maceration. Subsequent malolactic fermentation.