Impressive expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon for now and later. The perfect steak wine!

A limited wine of only 1500 bottles produced with aging potential for another 10-15 years. All grapes come  from the farm in Stellenbosch where the vineyards were trellised. The grapes were harvested by hand in individual bins and then transported to the cellar.

Naturally fermented in open fermenters, the wine then spent a total of 12 months a French oak barrel. Four barrels were selected to show the true expression of the farm's Cabernet Sauvignon and terroir. 

Tasting Notes: The Winshaw Cabernet Sauvignon is a full body wine. Cassis, a hint of mint, toast and pencil shavings on the nose. Luscious fruit, the extraction lending smoothness and a firmness to the finish – an opulent rendition, confidently executed. 

Food Pairing: The wine complements dishes like roast beef, steak and other red meats. Grilled Steak: Ribeye or sirloin with a red wine reduction or peppercorn sauce. Roasted Lamb: Herb-crusted rack of lamb or lamb shanks. Hearty Stews: Slow-cooked beef stew or oxtail.

'The focus of all Winshaw red blends is based around either Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc, but with this pure Cabernet Sauvignon that was matured for 12 months in French oak barrels, of which 30% were new, the essence of Stellenbosch terroir is laid bare to see. The aromatics are archetypal, revealing lifted perfumed notes of pressed violets, sweet black cherries, crème de cassis over subtle notes of dried herbs, wet tobacco, and subtle graphite hints. On the palate, the sumptuous, fleshy opulence of the warm and dry 2022 vintage are expressed with ripe glycerol layers of black berry fruits, black plum and delicately tart mulberry hints that fades into more savoury, earthy cedar spice nuances. The texture is dense, plush and mouth filling, retaining enough acid vibrancy to invigorate the soft, creamy, compact mineral tannins and carry the wine to an accessible, sleek well-balanced finish. An impressive expression of pure Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon that  you can drink now and over the next 8 to 10+ years.' 94/100 Greg Sherwood MW