De Trafford Elevation 393, De Trafford Winery, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2014
South Africa
Tasting Notes
Medium deep, bright red colour. Red berries, cherries and spicy tomato leaf nose with a hint of dried herbs. Some blueberry and black currant too, with well integrated new French oak. Bright red fruit and spice palate with lovely fine texture. The rich, but refined berry fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot make up the core with the wonderful spice of the Syrah and Cabernet Franc adding another dimension.
Food Matches
Charcuterie, Duck & Ratatouille
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2014
Style Robust & Spicy Reds
Country South Africa
Grower Name De Trafford Winery
Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV 14.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
SKU DETR393ELEVATI14
Grower
De Trafford Winery
De Trafford is a small South African family-owned winery located at the top of a dramatic valley above Stellenbosch, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, at the end of the Blaauwklip road, between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. It was founded in 1992 by architect David Trafford and his artist wife Rita with the goal of producing high-end wines of… Read More
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a black grape variety which produces red wines of high quality in many wine-producing regions world-wide. Its hallmark characteristics are black fruit flavours, particularly blackcurrant, and often a menthol or eucalyptus secondary note. It is a hardy grape able to grow in both hot and cooler climates alike.Cabernet Sauvignon's traditional home is… Read More
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