Discover the elegant restraint of the Stellenbosch hills with the Vulpes Cana Cabernet Sauvignon 2024. Winemaker Nuschka de Vos sources these grapes from the renowned, biodynamically farmed Polkadraai property. This specific vineyard site sits on decomposed granite slopes, providing a unique mineral backbone and exceptional fruit purity. The 2024 vintage benefited from a long, even ripening season without the pressure of late rains. This allowed the fruit to reach perfect phenolic maturity while maintaining a fresh, medium-bodied profile that defies traditional Cabernet Sauvignon heaviness.
The Vulpes Cana 2024 has arrived to significant critical acclaim, outperforming the highly-regarded 2023 release.
- 94/100 – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za (“Stand-out vintage… much better realised than 2023.”)
- 93/100 – Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Special Report 2026
The 2024 vintage opens with intensely floral top notes of wilted rose and violets. On the palate, you will find layers of cassis, plum, and olive, accented by a flash of fresh mint and damp earth. The wine possesses an excellent depth of fruit balanced by a vibrant, life-giving acidity. Firm but polished tannins provide a sophisticated structure that leads to a long, bone-dry finish. This release shows a remarkable evolution from previous vintages, offering a more realized and harmonious expression of its Polkadraai origin.
Nuschka de Vos utilizes a low-intervention approach in the cellar, including native yeast fermentation and maturation in older oak barrels to ensure the site’s character remains the focus.