The 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon won the prestigious Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy in 1993, showcasing Elderton’s ability to make great Cabernet
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are grown exclusively on the Elderton Vineyard situated on the banks of the North Para River.
Sourced from a premium private cellar
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Description
The Elderton vineyard has very old deep alluvial soils over limestone with the majority of the Cabernet Sauvignon vines ranging between the ages of 35 of 50 years. With a Mediterranean climate, the Beaume reaches 13.50 to 14.50.
Matured in French oak puncheons for a period of 18 months. Opaque black dark crimson red colour with deep dark crimson red hue. The nose exhibits aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and dark chocolate followed by some spicy cedar. The palate is more forthcoming than the nose with generous blackcurrant and dark cherry flavours followed by a touch of liquorice and some spicy cedar. Slightly drysh finish with fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of blackcurrant, dark cherries and spicy cedar.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Pork
Poultry
Description
The Elderton vineyard has very old deep alluvial soils over limestone with the majority of the Cabernet Sauvignon vines ranging between the ages of 35 of 50 years. With a Mediterranean climate, the Beaume reaches 13.50 to 14.50.
Matured in French oak puncheons for a period of 18 months. Opaque black dark crimson red colour with deep dark crimson red hue. The nose exhibits aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and dark chocolate followed by some spicy cedar. The palate is more forthcoming than the nose with generous blackcurrant and dark cherry flavours followed by a touch of liquorice and some spicy cedar. Slightly drysh finish with fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of blackcurrant, dark cherries and spicy cedar.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Pork
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Pork
Poultry
