COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Kleine Zalze
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kleine Zalze Vintner's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a single-varietal wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The estate, family-owned and with a long winemaking heritage, emphasizes vineyard-driven quality. The region's proximity to the Atlantic coast influences the growing conditions, while the 'koffieklip' soil contributes to the wine's distinctiveness. The Vintner's Choice designation signifies a careful selection of grapes or a specific winemaking approach.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown in 'koffieklip' soil, a unique iron-rich clay.
Fact 02
Vineyards are just 15km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Fact 03
Estate has winemaking history dating back to 1695.
Fact 04
Named 'Top Performing Winery of the Year' by Platter's in 2020.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kleine Zalze Vintner's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is produced using grapes grown in 'koffieklip' soil. Fermentation occurs in open steel tanks, employing regular punch-downs and pump-overs to manage extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging process of 20 months in French oak barrels, comprising both new and used oak. The producer emphasizes sustainable viticultural techniques and yield reduction as core to their winemaking approach.
