Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve - Kleine Zalze

In the glass, the Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve from Kleine Zalze shows a dense purple color. Held at a slight angle, a transition of color toward garnet red is evident at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. If one gives it some air by swirling, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in church windows at the edge of the glass. The nose of this red wine from the Coastal Region convinces with nuances of black cherry, plum, blackberry and black currant. If we trace the aromatics further, beech smoke, dark chocolate and gingerbread spice are added, aided by the oak influence.

The Kleine Zalze Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine drinker. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, as is appropriate for a wine of this reputation. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly powerful texture. With its incisive fruit acidity, the Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this matured from the Coastal Region winegrowing region finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of plum and blueberry show through.

Vinification of the Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve from Kleine Zalze

This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, Cabernet Sauvignon. Only immaculate grape material was harvested for this exceptionally powerful single-varietal wine from Kleine Zalze. After the harvest, the grapes quickly reach the winery. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for the Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve from Kleine Zalze

This red wine from South Africa is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to veal escalope with beans and tomatoes, braised chicken in red wine or boeuf bourguignon.

Awards for the Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve from Kleine Zalze

This wine from Stellenbosch does not only convince us, no also well-known wine evaluators already lent him medals. Among the ratings for the 2016 vintage are

• IWC International Wine Challenge - Silver
• John Platter Wine Guide - 4.5 stars
• Mundus Vini - Gold

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