PAUL DE VILLIERS RESERVE 2016
From: R160.00
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: Michiel du Toit
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Dani Brown
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.60g/1 T.A. 6.20g/1 PH. 3.46
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: 17 October 2016
ACCOLADES
Veritas 2018 – Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018 – Gold
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2018 – Bronze
Platter’s Wine Guide 2019 – 4 Stars
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