Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Beef, Lamb, Poultry

Severe weather fluctuations during bud break and flowering, followed by cool windy conditions contributed to fewer uneven bunches and smaller berries. White wines have shown good acidity and balanced flavour profiles while reds, despite the challenging season, have shown elegance. The grapes were handpicked in early hours of the morning from Delaire Graff Estate’s virus-free mountain vineyards planted in 2001. All grapes were extensively hand sorted to ensure only the best quality were used for winemaking

Wine matured in 80% new French oak for 16 months.

The wine was produced with meticulous care and extensive hand sorting. The grapes were de-stemmed and partially crushed, a combination of punch downs and pump overs at cooler temperatures of 24°C - 26°C. Wine was then left on skin post ferment for 4 - 6 weeks at 16°C.

Delaire Graff is a Stellenbosch wine estate on the Helshoogte Pass, where mountain slopes and cooling maritime influence shape the vineyards. Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, red blends, rosé and MCC, the estate produces polished South African wines with fruit intensity, freshness and structure.