THE PAVILLION SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018
South Africa, Western Cape
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
The wine was bottled after a light filtration. Cherry and spice from the Shiraz and backbone from the Cabernet. A soft, approachable style that is intense but not over the top. Well balanced with a juicy centre of lively fruit. Complex and shows depth, with a silky fruit finish.
Awards
- This wine has not yet received a recognition
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The Shiraz and Cabernet grapes were crushed separately into stainless steel tanks and fermented on average for eight to 10 days until dry, with regular pumpovers for colour extraction. The Cabernet component was left on the grape skins for extended maceration for up to three weeks to allow for optimal colour and tannin extraction and polymerisation. The tanks were then carefully pressed to ensure extraction of soft tannins and allowed to mature separately in older French oak barrels for subtlety and integration for a year before final blending.
