Cathedral Cellar Triptych | 2021
WINE OF ORIGIN:
Western Cape
VINEYARDS:
30% Swartland, 25% Paarl, 22% Stellenbosch, 23% Other
CULTIVAR COMPONENTS:
33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz, 18% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Durif
VINTAGE CONDITIONS:
The 2020 vintage was characterised by generally favourable conditions, improved winter rainfall preceding the growing season and generally mild conditions. This resulted in improved crops in particular in the coastal areas or Swartland, Wellington, Paarl and Stellenbosch. The vintage period was lower in disease pressure than the 2019 vintage but some rainfall during vintage did require careful management. The spring period was unusually warm prompting early bud break and accelerated early growth while, the summer through vintage was mild in terms of temperature with fewer peaks or periods of high temperature. This resulted in an early vintage start and a compressed February finishing earlier than in recent years. Wines show great retention of freshness and flavour with good tannin development and aging potential. We are hugely excited about the quality of the 2020 Vintage.
WINE MAKING:
After two days of cold maceration, which enhances colour and fruit flavours, the juice was inoculated with a combination of specially selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately seven days. During this time, each tank was subjected to a careful and meticulous pump-over schedule. Only after numerous tastings by the winemaking team to ensure the achievement of perfect balance and structure, was the wine pressed off the skins. The wine was racked to barrel where it underwent malolactic fermentation. It was then racked from the lees and returned to barrel for further maturation. After 18 months in barrel, only the best wine was selected to make up this vintage Cathedral Cellar Triptych.
WINE DESCRIPTION:
This is a sophisticated blend with aromas of red fruit contrasting mint and eucalyptus. The palate reveals intense dark fruit like blackcurrant and plum. A bold tannin structure finishes elegantly with lingering oak flavours of mocha and hints of spice.
MATURATION:
The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. A 35% portion was aged in new wood, and the rest in second and third- ll barrels.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Enjoy this wine on its own or as an accompaniment to meat casseroles, game dishes and any other flavoursome red meat dishes.
CELLARING POTENTIAL:
The wine is ready to be enjoyed now or cellared for up to six years from vintage.
WINE ANALYSIS:
Alcohol: 14.90 % v/v
pH: 3.42
Total acidity: 6.36 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.18 g/l
Cathedral Cellar Triptych | 2021
WINE OF ORIGIN:
Western Cape
VINEYARDS:
30% Swartland, 25% Paarl, 22% Stellenbosch, 23% Other
CULTIVAR COMPONENTS:
33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz, 18% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Durif
VINTAGE CONDITIONS:
The 2020 vintage was characterised by generally favourable conditions, improved winter rainfall preceding the growing season and generally mild conditions. This resulted in improved crops in particular in the coastal areas or Swartland, Wellington, Paarl and Stellenbosch. The vintage period was lower in disease pressure than the 2019 vintage but some rainfall during vintage did require careful management. The spring period was unusually warm prompting early bud break and accelerated early growth while, the summer through vintage was mild in terms of temperature with fewer peaks or periods of high temperature. This resulted in an early vintage start and a compressed February finishing earlier than in recent years. Wines show great retention of freshness and flavour with good tannin development and aging potential. We are hugely excited about the quality of the 2020 Vintage.
WINE MAKING:
After two days of cold maceration, which enhances colour and fruit flavours, the juice was inoculated with a combination of specially selected yeast strains. Alcoholic fermentation lasted approximately seven days. During this time, each tank was subjected to a careful and meticulous pump-over schedule. Only after numerous tastings by the winemaking team to ensure the achievement of perfect balance and structure, was the wine pressed off the skins. The wine was racked to barrel where it underwent malolactic fermentation. It was then racked from the lees and returned to barrel for further maturation. After 18 months in barrel, only the best wine was selected to make up this vintage Cathedral Cellar Triptych.
WINE DESCRIPTION:
This is a sophisticated blend with aromas of red fruit contrasting mint and eucalyptus. The palate reveals intense dark fruit like blackcurrant and plum. A bold tannin structure finishes elegantly with lingering oak flavours of mocha and hints of spice.
MATURATION:
The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. A 35% portion was aged in new wood, and the rest in second and third- ll barrels.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Enjoy this wine on its own or as an accompaniment to meat casseroles, game dishes and any other flavoursome red meat dishes.
CELLARING POTENTIAL:
The wine is ready to be enjoyed now or cellared for up to six years from vintage.
WINE ANALYSIS:
Alcohol: 14.90 % v/v
pH: 3.42
Total acidity: 6.36 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.18 g/l