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This vibrant Stellenbosch Cabernet represents a blend of diverse parcels sourced from Glenelly slopes, encapsulating the essence of the Simonsberg mountain. It carries a youthful, leafy nature and remarkable purity, highlighting notes of blackcurrant pastille fruit. Lively acidity complements the wine, while showing refined tannins that are the hallmark of the Glass Collection wines.

$16.99
91 pts James Suckling Oct 2023
Fresh and aromatic with chopped herbs, currants and fresh blackberries on the nose. It’s so balanced and bright, with a medium body and nicely integrated tannins. Delicious cab. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
4 ½ Stars 2025 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Unless noted, all reds same treatment: crushed berries, wild ferment in cask, post-ferment extended skin contact, then to barrel for a year, small fraction new. Typical lead pencil & blackcurrant, 21 (90 pts) has a Bordeaux-inspired refinement, enough ripe tannin for cellaring.
The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks. The fermentation was allowed to start naturally, and 2 pump-overs were conducted daily to ensure optimal extraction. The wine was left on skins for 2-3 weeks after fermentation and then gently pressed. Matured in 300L French oak barrels for 12 months.
The post-2020 harvest period experienced arid and hot conditions, leading to premature leaf shedding and inadequate carbohydrate reserve establishment.
Rainfall arrived later than usual in the rainy season, starting at the end of May, which postponed the establishment of cover crops.
Despite a wet winter, temperatures remained relatively mild, enabling a successful dormancy break.
Bud break emerged 14 days behind schedule due to chilly and damp soil conditions, coupled with general climate trends. Flowering experienced mild weather, contributing to optimal fruit set.
Abundant moisture in the soil played a role in the development of substantial, lush canopies.
Veraison occurred later than usual and extended over a prolonged cycle due to the moderate climatic conditions.
A notably cooler ripening season prompted a harvest delay of 2 weeks in comparison to 2020; however, the fruits achieved impeccable balance.
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