COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Reyneke Winery
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Reyneke Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a red wine from Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. It is primarily composed of Shiraz (approximately 98%) with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon. Reyneke Winery is recognized as a pioneer in South African organic and biodynamic viticulture, with Johan Reyneke adopting these practices early on. The winery's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the wine to authentically express its terroir, soil, climate, and cultivation methods. The vineyards are managed using organic and biodynamic principles, avoiding synthetic pesticides and herbicides.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First biodynamic wine farm in South Africa.
Fact 02
Almost entirely Shiraz (98%).
Fact 03
Certified organic farming practices.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Reyneke Organic Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 emphasizes natural methods. Grapes undergo wild, spontaneous fermentation in a combination of concrete tanks and open-top stainless-steel fermenters. Following fermentation, 12% of the wine is aged for 12 months in well-seasoned oak barrels. The winery's approach is guided by a commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, aiming for minimal intervention throughout the process to allow the wine to express its terroir.
