COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Simonsig Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon originates from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The wine's namesake vineyard is uniquely designed in a labyrinth shape, intended for contemplation. Simonsig Estate boasts a rich history of innovation in South African winemaking, being the first to produce Méthode Cap Classique and a co-founder of the Stellenbosch Wine Route. The 2018 vintage was particularly notable due to a severe drought, which led to smaller berries and a concentrated fruit profile. The estate is an independent, family-owned operation managed by the third generation of the Malan family.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard is shaped like a labyrinth for reflection.
Fact 02
Simonsig pioneered South Africa's first sparkling wine.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage faced extreme drought conditions.
Fact 04
The estate is family-owned across three generations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon undergoes a winemaking process that begins with a two-day cold soak before inoculation. Fermentation is managed with 2-4 daily pump-overs, with the wine remaining on skins for 9-17 days before pressing. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with a mix of first, second, third, and older fills. The 2018 vintage's harvest occurred in March, influenced by drought conditions that promoted smaller, more concentrated berries.
