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This is a modern rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon with a thoughtful addition of Cinsault that lift the aromatics and contribute to the long aging potential of this wine.
The Lievland Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon seamlessly combines classic Old World elegance with exuberant New World bold fruit.
COLOR: Blackberry, plum, cassis and pencil shavings.
AROMA: Cherry, raspberry, with a hint of vanilla and cedar.
PALATE: Blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice.
BODY: Structured acidity, fine lingering tannins and an elegant, polished finish.
$16.99
4 ½ Stars 2025 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Raised 16 months in oak, 16% new, 22 (90 pts) a class act of black brambles, structured acid & supple tannins, 15% cinsault adds aromatic lift & viscous mouthfeel. From high-lying vineyards around Stellenbosch.
88 pts Wine Spectator Feb 2025
An accessible red, with light, taut tannins framing flavors of crushed black cherry and black currant fruit, mocha and rose hip. Fresh and well-spiced on the finish.
The 2022 vintage had excellent growing conditions. Overall, very favourable for colour and aroma preservation in red wines. This vintage produced wines with pronounced, ripe fruit expression and soft tannins.
Grapes are primarily from high-altitude Stellenbosch vineyards, specifically in Simonsberg, Helderberg and Faure. Vines grown here produced grapes with structure, focussed fruit, and balanced acidity. The Cinsault grapes are from Paarl.
The grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, crushed and chilled. After cold maceration the must was inoculated with selected yeast. After malolactic fermentation in tank, the wine was matured for 16 months in French oak (16% new). This cellar-worthy Cabernet should mature gracefully for 10-15 years.
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