Cape Jaffa Wines :: Cape Jaffa Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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CAPE JAFFA The Cape Jaffa range showcases Mount Benson's qualities as a premium wine growing region, with fruit source predominantly from our biodynamic vineyards at Cape Jaffa. The 2004 vintage was a cool and long growing season contributing to elegant reds with great structure and longevity. A very soft and approachable tannin structure was achieved by fermenting half of the fruit in open concrete tanks, adding another dimension to the wine. Run into French oak barriques straight after fermentation, it was aged for 18 months. The wine was then fined using egg whites followed by a light filtration prior to bottling. The aromas are a mix of cedar and cassis, the classic characters of cabernet from the region, while the palate is rich and velvety showing intense berry characters and balanced French oak. Alcohol/Volume Peak drinking Serving suggestion |