PAUL DE VILLIERS RESERVE 2018
R160.00 – R960.00
Complex flavours of dark fruit and oak. A full bodied wine with elegant and well integrated tannins.
An ideal accompaniment to most meats and cheeses.
This wine can be enjoyed now, but will benefit from further careful maturation of 5-6 years.
CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.90g/1 T.A. 6.20g/1 PH. 3.44
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and vinified separately in open fermenters using the punch down method for colour and tannin extraction. Components aged separately before careful blending.
MATURATION: Wine aged for 18 months in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 3 December 2019
ACCOLADES
Platter’s Wine Guide 2021 – 4.5 Stars & Good Value
Veritas Awards 2020 – Bronze
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2020 – Bronze
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