COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Diemersfontein Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Diemersfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a red wine from the Wellington region in South Africa's Western Cape. Produced by Diemersfontein Wines, a family-owned estate with a three-generation history, the wine reflects the unique terroir of its origin. The estate is known for its beauty and hospitality, with a narrative of upliftment woven into its operations. While Diemersfontein is widely recognized for its Pinotage, this Cabernet Sauvignon has also garnered critical acclaim, including a Gold award at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards in 2020.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
15-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gold medal winner at Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards 2020.
Fact 02
Bronze medal at The Trophy Wine Show 2021.
Fact 03
Family-owned since the Sonnenberg family's third generation.
Fact 04
Located in the picturesque Wellington region of South Africa.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Diemersfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 was produced using grapes harvested in distinct batches, each fermented separately with varied yeast cultures. Fermentation occurred at 25°C for about five days, with a pump-over regimen every four hours. Post-fermentation, malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and second-fill barrels. The wine then matured for 12 months in second-fill barrels.
