Metzer Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
WineSpark Price €26.32
This is an unmistakably South African Cabernet Sauvignon from an unmistakably South African winemaker.
It’s from the Helderberg sub-region of Stellenbosch, 45 minutes south-east of Cape Town.
And made by Wade Metzer, one of the up-and-coming names in South African wine.
The vineyards sit between the towering Helderberg Mountains and beautiful False Bay, and you can taste these extreme influences in the wine.
The blend is dominated by Cabernet with a small dollop of Shiraz and Cinsault - you get loads of bright blackberry and cassis from the Cab, the Cinsault adds aromatics while the Shiraz gives meatiness and spice.
If you want to taste top-end, authentic Cabernet the way it should taste, from a winemaker at the absolute top of his craft, you owe it to yourself to give this a try.
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Wine type |
Red |
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Grape(s) |
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Shiraz, 3% Cinsault |
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Country |
South Africa |
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Region of origin |
Helderberg |
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Appellation |
Stellenbosch |
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Vintage |
2018 |
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Alcohol % |
14.5 |
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Oak? |
Yes |
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Months in Oak |
15 months |
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Type of Oak |
French, 30% new oak |
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Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) |
None |
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Average age of vines |
25 years |
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Average altitude of vines (m) |
150m |
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Soil type(s) |
Soils derived from granite and sandstone |
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Closure Type |
Diam cork |
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Is this wine organic? |
No |
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Biodynamic? |
No |
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Sustainably produced? |
Yes |
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Suitable for vegans? |
Yes |
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Ageing potential (years) |
10 years |
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Ideal drinking window |
2020 - 2028 |
My good friend Johan Kruger introduced us - they did a harvest together at Jordan Winery in 2003. Johan said he was struck by Wade’s passion and talent at the time… and his incredible focus.
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