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RICKETY BRIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Full name Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2021
Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin Franschhoek
HARVEST
Harvested from two vineyards in Franschhoek, one from the Estate itself and the other one from another property in the valley. The blocks yield about 7-10 tons per ha. The grapes were hand harvested at 24.5° Balling in March 2021.
WINE MAKING
Fermentation took place in open fermenters at 22-25°C with two punch downs daily. The wines were pressed after 21 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 12-15 months in 15% new and 85% older 225l French oak barrels.
WINEMAKER’S NOTE
Classic characters of black fruit layered with herbal notes and oak spice. A full, yet elegant palate with a beatiful fruit expression. Silky and smooth tannins with a juicy finish.
CELLARING
Drinkable now, can mature up to 2031
SERVING TEMPERATURE
15 – 17˚C
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Smoked brisket, slow cooked beef short rib, fire roasted lamb chops
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Full name Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2021
Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin Franschhoek
HARVEST
Harvested from two vineyards in Franschhoek, one from the Estate itself and the other one from another property in the valley. The blocks yield about 7-10 tons per ha. The grapes were hand harvested at 24.5° Balling in March 2021.
WINE MAKING
Fermentation took place in open fermenters at 22-25°C with two punch downs daily. The wines were pressed after 21 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 12-15 months in 15% new and 85% older 225l French oak barrels.
WINEMAKER’S NOTE
Classic characters of black fruit layered with herbal notes and oak spice. A full, yet elegant palate with a beatiful fruit expression. Silky and smooth tannins with a juicy finish.
CELLARING
Drinkable now, can mature up to 2031
SERVING TEMPERATURE
15 – 17˚C
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Smoked brisket, slow cooked beef short rib, fire roasted lamb chops
