Secure your bottle of the superb Damascene Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023. This wine draws you in with its purity of black fruit. The 2023 season in Stellenbosch was a challenging one. A drier winter and subsequent cool periods slowed ripening. This yielded small berries with low pH and high natural acidity. Grapes were harvested between March 10th and 16th. This vintage ultimately delivered a wine of elegance and fine extraction.
The Cabernet comes from three mature, granitic vineyards. These sites lie in the Helderberg, Bottelary, and Vlottenburg wards. Layers of blackcurrant, blueberry, and maraschino cherry define the vanguard. Hints of graphite and fresh fennel punctuate these aromas. The palate is both pure and highly focused. Fresh blackcurrant and softer blueberry notes lead the way. Precise cherry-skin tannins neatly sew the fruit together. On the tail, cherry fruit lingers, and the fennel notes segue into a gentle aniseed spice. This is a modern, elegant take on a classic variety.
The Damascene Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 has already earned high praise. Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za awarded it an excellent 95/100. This wine is succulent and approachable now. It is also structured beautifully for long-term cellaring.
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