Annandale Wines
Cavalier
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Annandale Wines
Annandale Wine Farm is the oldest farm in the premium red-wine producing Helderberg wine region in Stellenbosch. It is also one of the 15 oldest farms in South Africa with Simon van der Stel granting the title deed of Annandale in 1688, only 9 years after establishing Stellenbosch. The cellar and manor house dates back to the early 1700s and these original buildings remain unchanged and operational to this day, reflecting the rich heritage of this old wine farm. The Du Toit family (French Huguenots) see themselves as custodians of the property. Fifth generation winemaker Hempies du Toit, who is also an old Springbok Rugby Icon of the 1800s, prides himself with producing a wine that reflects the true heart of the terroir it is grown in. In the cellar they use very natural methods of winemaking. Fermentation and maturation are done with as little interference as possible. A more bio friendly approach to the vineyards results in healthier ecosystems as they pay homage to the authentic history of winemaking in the Annandale Valley.
Description
Annandale Cavalier is an elegant red blend of noble varietals. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) forms the backbone of the wine ascribing smoky cedar wood, smooth tannins and dark berry fruit. Merlot (35%) adds depth of earthiness with hints of red and dark berries. Shiraz (15%) adds a dark plum bouquet with a hint of spice on the palate. Colour: Deep ruby red. Bouquet: Ripe red fruit with hints of smoky mocha and dark chocolate. Taste: Subtle Red and black fruit supported by soft tannins, with a well-balanced yet lingering mocha finish.
Food Pairing
This blend is well suited to a wide range of palettes and is the ideal pairing to any red meat dish.
