Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Meerlust, fact sheet (meerlust.co.za – linket fra meerlust.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2016 Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon – område: ikke angivet; druer: Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14.3%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vinification: The Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 was vinified from selected fruit from 2 low-yielding mature vineyards. The vines are densely planted on well drained, gravelly, low vigour Vilafontes and Dundee soil which has approximately 15 % clay to ensure water availability to the vines roots right through the growing season. The hand picked fruit was vinified in the traditional manner with partial un-inoculated fermentation and regular remontage. Only the free-run wine was used and aged for 16 months in tight grained French Nevers oak barrels. 60% of the barrels were brand new with 40 % second fill casks. Soil: Decomposed granite topsoil with clay subsoil. Ageing potential: Although approachable now the Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 will be best from 4 - 15 years from vintage.