Cellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2025

Kleine Zalze, fact sheet (kleinezalze.co.za – linket fra kleinezalze.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2025 Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon – område: Coastal Region (arket: «Coastal Region»); druer: Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Viticulture: The grapes for this wine were sourced from carefully chosen parcels across the Coastal region, with Stellenbosch forming the backbone of the blend, complemented by select vineyards in the Swartland. A cold, wet winter replenished soil reserves and provided ideal conditions for dormancy, setting the stage for a balanced growing season. As summer progressed, the vines thrived, and a consistently dry harvest period allowed fruit to ripen evenly with excellent concentration. Careful attention in the vineyards ensured that only grapes at peak ripeness and health were brought into the cellar. Vinification: All grapes were hand-harvested in the cool of the early morning to preserve freshness. Fermentation was split between traditional open-top fermenters and stainless-steel tanks, with a mix of punch-downs and pump-overs applied during the early stages of fermentation to gently extract colour, flavour, and fine tannins without harshness. Once alcoholic fermentation was complete, the wine was carefully drained from the skins by gravity, maintaining purity and vibrancy before undergoing malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation followed in 300L French oak barrels (second- and third-fill) for 12 months, adding subtle complexity while keeping the fruit character at the fore.