Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - Napier Vineyards

The Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Napier Vineyards in the Western Cape reveals a bright, purple-red color in the glass. The first nose of the Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon flatters with notes of raspberries and blackberries. Additional fruity-balsamic nuances join the fruity components of the bouquet.

This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with 2.9 grams of residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this South African charmer fascinates with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine presents itself wonderfully powerful. Thanks to its lively acidity, the Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon reveals itself on the palate as wonderfully fresh and vibrant. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Western Cape wine-growing region finally captivates with an exceptional length.

Vinification of the Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Napier Vineyards

This red wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Cabernet Sauvignon. Only the best grape material was used for this exceptionally well-balanced varietal wine from Napier Vineyards. Once perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested exclusively by hand, without the use of coarse, non-selective machinery. After hand-picking, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery, where they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in 225 l barriques and stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a period of maturation.

Food recommendation for Napier Vineyards Napier Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

This red wine from South Africa is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It is a perfect companion to lemon-chili chicken with bulgur, Thai cucumber salad, or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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