Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

This Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses. Its rich flavours complement dishes like beef tenderloin, lamb chops, and venison.

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. 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.

Matured in 80% new French oak barrels for 16 months.

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.

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.