Capaia Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2016

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Gerhard Augustyn

Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol - 13.5 %vol

pH - 3.58

RS - 3.7 g/l

Total Acid - 5.9 g/l

SO2 - 72 mg/l

Free SO2 - 25 mg/l

Appellation - Philadelphia

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Medium

Taste - Fragrant

Tasting Notes

This classic blend, well-crafted and smooth, is a good combination of dark fruit from the Cabernet Sauvignon and red berry fruit from the Merlot.

Medium to full bodied, with fine ripe tannins, this vibrant wine is elegant, well-structured and will partner any occasion.

Ageing Potential

5 – 7 years from vintage.

Blend Information

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Shiraz

In The Cellar

The individual components of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz were kept separate in French oak fermenters for a period of 10 months before being carefully blended. Thereafter the blend spent another 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels.

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

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