Reyneke Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Nuschka de Vos

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 14.0 %vol

pH - 3.72

RS - 2.8 g/l

Total Acid - 5.3 g/l

Appellation - Western Cape

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Tasting Notes

The wine opens up to a bouquet of red cherries, violets, spice and black pepper. There are further hints of smokiness, black berries and moist tobacco on the nose. Distinct notes of pepper, all spice, dark fruit and nutmeg can be distinguished on the palate. The wine is well balanced and has a good structure and dry finish.

Ageing Potential

It is a wine made to enjoy and savour now, but can be kept for a year or two in bottle.

Blend Information

98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

In The Vineyard

The 2020 Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is made up of a blend of 98% Shiraz and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are sourced from the best organic vineyards across the Western Cape, a third of which comes directly from the estate.

In The Cellar

The grapes are sorted, destemmed and wild, spontaneous fermentation takes place in a combination of concrete tanks and open-top stainless-steel fermenters. 12% of the wine spends 12 months in well-seasoned oak barrels, after which the assemblage is made up and bottled.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Reyneke Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020	Nuschka de Vos	Shiraz
Reyneke Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019	Nuschka de Vos	Shiraz