- 92% Cabernet Sauvignon & 8% Cabernet Franc
- Sourced from the Cottage Lane Vineyard, a vineyard situated on the crest of a ridge on Helderberg side of the farm, 320 MASL
- Clay soils
- Hand harvested in small batches
- Each parcel is fermented separately with indigenous yeast in open top fermenters
- Aged 21 months in seasoned French oak barriques
- Bottling is carried out by hand with no filtration
- Aged for 16 months in bottle prior to release
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Stellenbosch
Appellation:
Stellenbosch
Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-KER-02-20 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-08-01
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
91
Date
2023-01-01
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
93
Date
2024-09-01
2021
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-09-19
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with a touch of Cabernet Franc, comes from a parcel opposite the Steepside vineyard, with these vines planted in 2006. This has a finely detailed bouquet with blackberry, briar and a dash of white pepper. There is almost something Rhœne-like about this cuvše! The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, revealing plenty of dark red berry fruit intermixed with white pepper, garrigue and graphite. Possessing fine length, this is a deftly made Cabernet doing a delicious impression of a Syrah!"
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2026-09-30
"This graceful red is generous with its display of black currant and black cherry fruit, yet there's a subtle reserve as well. Refined tannins are well-integrated, and notes of licorice string, cured tobacco, stone and iron join the core of fruit flavors to play out slowly on the long, lightly mouthwatering finish."
2018
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
91
Date
2021-01-01
2018
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-07-01