De Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon, De Trafford Winery, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2018
South Africa
Tasting Notes
Lovely deep red colour with intense savoury aromas of fruitcake and a mix of black and red berries. Some tobacco, smoke, toast and cedar from ageing in french oak. Big, intense palate with surprisingly fine, soft tannins for such an intense young Cabernet Sauvignon. Long finish and loads of potential.
Food Matches
Barbecued beef, Lamb ribs & Ratatouille
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2018
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country South Africa
Grower Name De Trafford Winery
Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV 14.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU DETRCABSAUV18
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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