The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon - Warwick Estate

In the glass, The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon from Warwick Estate presents a bright purplish-red color. The bouquet of this red wine from the Coastal Region captivates with hints of mulberry, blackberry, black currant and blueberry. Following the aromas further, additional notes of cigar box, toasted barrique and oak emerge, enhanced by the influence of the oak wood.

This dry red wine from Warwick Estate is ideal for wine lovers who would prefer 0.0 grams of sugar in their wine. The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon comes very close to this, having been vinified with only 2.7 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an exceptionally velvety texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon reveals itself on the palate as wonderfully fresh and lively. On the finish, this red wine from the Coastal Region wine-growing area delights with remarkable length. Once again, hints of mulberry and blueberry appear.

Vinification of The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon by Warwick Estate

This balanced red wine from South Africa is vinified from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for Warwick Estate The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon

This South African red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfectly suited as an accompanying wine to vegetable stew with pesto, chickpea curry or Thai cucumber salad.

Awards for The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon by Warwick Estate

In addition to offering very good value for money, this Warwick Estate wine can also boast several distinctions. Specifically, these are

• John Platter Wine Guide - 3.5 stars

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