Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairs beautifully with grilled steak, lamb, venison and rich braised dishes. It also complements hard cheeses and dishes with earthy or savoury elements.

Sourced from single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon block on the Estate and situated on a North – Northeast facing gentle slope, roughly 150m above sea level. The vineyard benefits from the cooling maritime breezes of the False Bay, while the rich, granite-derived soils interspersed with clay and koffieklip offer great drainage as well as water retention. The single vineyard has 4 different clones planted on it, offering varying complexities of flavour and tannin structure, giving it the best opportunity to produce world class Cabernet Sauvignon. A mild yet wet winter ensured optimal soil conditions as the growing season began. A relatively cool spring, punctuated by occasional rain, led to delayed bud break. However, warm weather in January helped correct any early-season unevenness. The continued moderate weather throughout the season allowed the harvest to progress at an even pace, enabling the winery to attend to each parcel as it arrived.

The wines are matured in 300L French oak barrels for 18 months, with a 40% new oak composition.

The harvesting is conducted early morning, while the grapes are still cool. After being destemmed, the grapes are whole berry fermented in a combination of concrete and stainless-steel tank, while only receiving intermittent pump overs. This helps with an elegant extraction, producing soft, silky tannins.

A hidden garden vineyard deep in the Stellenbosch Kloof, with sweeping views across False Bay to Cape Town, lies DeMorgenzon - a name derived from Dutch origin for “the morning sun.” From its hilltop manor, this prestigious and graceful family estate is home to Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum. Classical music drifts through the garden vineyards. The earth has music for those who listen. Viticulturally, DeMorgenzon has predominantly south-facing slopes create a cooler microclimate in an otherwise warm region. This allows for the production of finely poised, ethereal Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, as well as sophisticated, highly aromatic Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. In keeping with their vinous philosophy, the estate is farmed regeneratively, fostering biodiversity and soil vitality to create a balanced, living ecosystem in the vineyards.