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Gabrielskloof The Blend Red Blend, 750ml

Product Code: 6009800873023

x R169.00

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The Blend is part of the Gabriƫlskloof Estate range of wines, a range that offers a selection of boutique-style wines that always over-delivers on quality and value. The conditions leading up to the 2017 harvest were hot and dry for the second consecutive year, leading to smaller berries and even more concentrated flavours. All the fruit was hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Fermentation and ageing took place in barrel and in tank, and maturation over 12 months in second- and third-fill barrels. Angela Lloyd gave the wine 86 points in the 2020 Platter, with the following tasting notes: "Cabernet-based 2017 has dashes cab franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec adding further satisfaction. Fruit richness allows for approachability, refreshing fine tannins ensure potential."

  • Gabrielskloof 2018 The Blend red blend
  • Made up of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Cabernet Franc (18%), Malbec (17%), and Petit Verdot (14%)
  • Nose is plush and perfumed with blackcurrant, red cherry, dried peach and anise
  • Medium-bodied palate with firm, fine tannins and hints of dark chocolate that finishes with a fresh but lingering aftertaste

About Gabriƫlskloof Wines

The Gabriƫlskloof site was chosen for its potential to make high-quality wines with a distinctive character. The soils do not allow for high yields and will never be able to produce high volume mass-market wines. All the vineyards on the property have been tended to with the utmost care since day one and all vineyard work is done by hand. Sustainability takes precedence in every decision made in the vineyard, as is reflected by the status as a Biodiversity and Wine Champion. The winemaking philosophy is minimal intervention: only taking action where absolutely necessary. They believe this is the only way to give prominence to and reflect the terroir of the vineyards. The use of new oak is also kept to a minimum, and when used it is only the lightest toast available and finest grain French oak.

Specifications

  • Volume: 750ml
  • ABV: 15%
  • Residual sugar: 3g/l
  • Total acid: 5.8g/l
  • pH: 3.56

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