Brink Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

VINTAGE: 2021

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 matures 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: 15.47%
Total acidity: 6.1 g/L
pH: 3.85
Volatile acidity: 0.63 g/l
Residual sugar: 3.0 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.

ACCOLADES:
2022 Michelangelo Gold.