V4 Cabernet Sauvignon

Beef, Lamb, Poultry

The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were picked from Block 5, which has soils with excellent structure and water retaining ability. Vigorous hardy vines deal well with the strong South Easternly winds and produce beautiful quality grapes with compact bunches and small berries with thick skins. The vineyard block rests 280m above sea level, 7 km from the ocean. The soil type is predominantly Tukulu.

After being pressed off the skins, the wine was left to mature in a combination of 225L and 300L French oak barrels for 17 months. 30% New French oak was used along with 70% second and third fill French oak barrels.

The grapes were stored overnight in the cold room, then hand sorted and destemmed. The whole berries were cold soaked for 5 days before fermentation began, lasting for 15 days between 18 – 25˚C in stainless steel tanks. Carefully planned pump over and rack-and-return approaches ensured good aromatic, flavour, colour and tannin extraction. Malolactic fermentation then took place during a two week post-fermentation skin maceration.

Journey’s End is a Stellenbosch wine estate owned by the Gabb family, who have developed the property and its vineyards since 1995. With a focus on Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and other classic varieties, the estate produces site-driven South African wines shaped by its elevated vineyards and Stellenbosch terroir.