A wine of finesse and complexity, the award winning Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, stood out amongst over 8000 wines from 45 producer countries at the event, which took place in Jesolo, Italy.
The wine is crafted from vineyards grown in decomposed granite soils on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills in the Stellenbosch winelands. It expresses intense aromas of fruit cake, blueberry and violets with hints of cassis. Subtle lead pencil nuances attest to the sophisticated use of oak.
"The selected vineyards produced remarkable fruit resulting in complex flavours of blackcurrant and mocha on the palate with well-integrated oaking lending firm tannins that will ensure enduring longevity,” says winemaker Wim Truter.
“This wine is a fine example of what we are trying to achieve with our philosophy of regional excellence, finding the best vineyard sites a region has to offer to craft wines that reflect true varietal character with a sense of place,” adds Truter.
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is available at discerning boutique wine shops and fine dining establishments. It sells for R135 at the cellar door at Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch, or it can be bought online at www.vinoteque.co.za.
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