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Product information "Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018"

The Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Cabernet with dark fruit aromas of blackcurrant and cherry and subtle hints of slightly herbaceous fynbos. This bouquet, already absorbed by the nose, extends to the full-bodied palate, where it is perfectly accompanied by delicious nuances of fragrant cedar wood and fine spices. Its smooth texture gives an incredibly long finish. A highly endowed Cabernet Sauvignon of master class!

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Treatment in the cellar

The grapes were harvested by hand and sorted with great care, berry by berry, so that only the purest fruit could be used in the further production process. The grapes were destemmed and, depending on the terroir, pumped into stainless steel tanks and open lagares, where the juice was regularly pumped over for optimal extraction of colour and aromas. After the primary fermentation, three weeks of maceration took place before pressing. The wine then matured for 20 months in French oak barrels (75% new wood, 25% second and third wood).

Properties "Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018"
Alcohol % Vol: 14.0
acidity [g/l]: 5.8
age restriction: from 16 years
allergens: contains sulfite
body / style: full bodied
bottle closure: cork
bottle size [liter]: 0,75
country of origin: South Africa
distributor: Friedrich Klocke GmbH & Co.KG, D-32457 Porta Westfalica
grape varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
main grape varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): 2026
pH value: 3.44
ratings: John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 90/100, Veritas, Veritas Gold (90 - 94 Punkte)
recommended dishes: beef, venison
residual sugar: 3.2
serving temperature: 16 - 18
single varietal / blend: mono varietal
type of bottling: Bottle
vinification and maturation: Barrique
vintage: 2018
wine and food pairings: Rind, Wild
wine colour: red
winemaker: RJ Botha
wine region: Stellenbosch
wine style: dry
wine type: Red wine

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Wine Awards:
  • John Platter: 4.5 stars / 93 points
  • Mundus Vini 2020: Gold
  • International Wine Challenge 2020: Silver
Awards of previous vintages:
  • Jahrgang 2017 - John Platter: 5 Sterne 
  • Jahrgang 2017 - Tim Atkin 2020: 93 Punkte
  • Jahrgang 2017 - Michelangelo Awards 2021: Doppel-Gold