Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2014

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 13.5 %vol

pH - 3.51

RS - 4.5 g/l

Total Acid - 5.5 g/l

SO2 - 88 mg/l

Free SO2 - 30 mg/l

Appellation - Philadelphia

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fragrant

Tasting Notes

The aromas are young, fresh and lively while supported by a pleasant pallet. Enough tannins fill the corners of your mouth, also ensuring the wine will age well for the next few years.

Ageing Potential

This wine will continue to age and develop admirably for 5 – 10 years from harvest.

Blend Information

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 1% Shiraz

In The Vineyard

The slow ripening period ensured optimum flavours and minimum stress in the vineyards. Together with quality practices (green harvesting) this ensured that the grapes were picked while ripe and flavourful.

About The Harvest

Grapes were hand picked.

In The Cellar

Spending time in the French oak fermenters further enhanced the character of each cultivar, before being carefully blended together. Maturation took place in 2nd and 3rd filled French oak barrels for another 12 months.

12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French Oak Barriques

Additional Information

The Cape of Good Hope was blessed with a cool, slow ripening 2014 vintage. Conditions were moderate with only a few days of extreme heat.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2018	Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Stephan Potgieter	Cabernet Sauvignon
Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2017	Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Gerhard Augustyn	Cabernet Sauvignon
Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2016	Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Gerhard Augustyn	Cabernet Sauvignon
Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2015	Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom	Cabernet Sauvignon
Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2014	Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom	Cabernet Sauvignon
Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2013	Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom	Cabernet Sauvignon