Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Deep ruby in colour, the 2024 vintage shows classic Cabernet aromas of ripe blackcurrant, plum, and subtle graphite. The palate is elegant yet concentrated, with layers of dark fruit complemented by hints of cedar and spice. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide structure and balance, leading to a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Red meat (especially game), strong cheeses.
All Vintages
R220.00
Tasting Notes
Viticultural Practices
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone 338C |
|---|---|
| Root stock | Mgt 101-14 |
| Soil type | Tukulu / Glenrosa |
| Age of vines | Planted August 2005 |
| Plant density | 2353 vines/ha |
| Trellising | 7 wire Perold with moveable foliage wires |
| Pruning | Spur |
| Yield | 5.4 t/ha |
| Irrigation | Supplementary drip |
| Vintage | Drier conditions limited berry mass and subsequently yields but also ensured outstanding quality. |
| Picking date | 18 - 20 March 2024 |
| Grape sugar | 25.1°B |
| Acidity | 5.3 g/l |
| pH at harvest | 3.51 |
Winemaking Practices
| Yeasts | Alchemy4 |
|---|---|
| Fermentation temp | 26 °C |
| Method | De-stalked, hand sorting of berries, crushed, pumped into stainless steel tanks, pumped over once a day until dry, racked to barrel for malolactic fermentation. 18 months in 15% new French oak, balance in 3rd and 4th fill barrels. |
Wine Details
| Residual sugar | 2.5 g/l |
|---|---|
| pH | 3.56 |
| Total acid | 5.4 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.0 % |
The Current Range
Sutherland Viognier Roussanne 2024
Sutherland Chardonnay 2023
Sutherland Riesling 2026
Sutherland Grenache Rosé 2026
Sutherland Pinot Noir 2023
Sutherland Grenache 2023
Sutherland Syrah 2022
Sutherland Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Sutherland Anna Chardonnay 2021
Sutherland Lisa Grenache 2021
Sutherland Emily Petit Verdot 2022
Sutherland Sarah Red 2020
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