Brink Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

VINTAGE: 2017

WINE OF ORIGIN: SWARTLAND

WINE ELABORATION:
Manual harvesting of grapes. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (25-28 °C) with two daily pump-overs
extracting color and tannins. After malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel the wine mature another 12 months in French oak barrels.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Type of wine: Red
Geographical location: Swartland
Vineyard: Trellised, 8 tons/ hectare
Alcohol: 15.2%
Total acidity: 6.1 g/L
pH: 3.57
Volatile acidity: 0.73 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.5 g/l

TASTING NOTES:
Deep red color with very intense herbaceous reflections. Aromas of ripe dark fruits with a vanilla and chocolate touch. Mouth feel shows good volume and round, velvety tannins.
Serving temperature: 18°C

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Most enjoyable with spicy pâtés, roast beef or lamb.