Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022

Delaire Graff, tasting note/teknisk ark (store.delaire.co.za – linket fra store.delaire.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2022 Delaire Graff Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – område: Banghoek (arket: «Banghoek, South Africa»); 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14.9%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Vintage characteristics: Severe weather fluctuations during bud break and flowering, followed by cool, windy conditions, contributed to fewer uneven bunches and smaller, more concentrated berries. The previous year’s post-harvest period was characterised by exceptionally hot and dry conditions, which led to early leaf fall, especially in early ripening cultivars. Vineyards & harvest: Grapes were handpicked in the cool early hours of the morning from Delaire Graff Estate’s virus-free mountain vineyards, which were planted in 2001. All grapes were extensively hand-sorted to ensure only the best quality were used for winemaking. Vinification: Produced with meticulous care and attention, grapes were de-stemmed and partially crushed, combining punch downs and pump overs at cooler temperatures between 24°C and 26°C. The wine was left on the skin post ferment for between four and six weeks at 16°C and matured in 80% new French oak barrels for 16 months.