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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine is a classically structured Cabernet that showcases its provenance. Upfront herbal notes open up in the glass, to reveal intense dark fruit. These flavours follow on the palate with cassis and black cherries being supported by: a subtle herbaceous note

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 14% vol
Suggested Food Pairings: Excellent on its own, or served with barbecued meat, veal, poultry, pasta and red meat dishes
Remarks: This wine is a classically structured Cabernet that showcases its provenance. Upfront herbal notes open up in the glass, to reveal intense dark fruit. These flavours follow on the palate with cassis and black cherries being supported by a subtle herbaceous note. An elegantly structured wine with fine tannins and beautifully integrated oak that lingers almost uendingly on the back palate. A fantastic companion to most meat dishes and will also reward careful cellaring for at least 10 years. 

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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection SMV | Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Viognier

This wine shows a lush bouquet of: wild red fruit and hints of dried black olives and lavender which leads to an elegant, fresh mid-palate and ends with medium bodied, fine, and well-balanced tannins.

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 13.5% vol
Suggested Food Pairings: Excellent on its own, or served with barbecued meat, veal, poultry, pasta and red meat dishes
Remarks: The 2019 growing year was difficult to manage after some unprecedented rainfall during ripening. The later red cultivars reached optimal sugars levels at a very slow pace due to temperatures dropping in March, resulting in very elegant red wines.

This wine shows a lush bouquet of wild red fruit and hints of dried black olives and lavender which leads to an elegant, fresh mid-palate and ends with medium bodied, fine, and well-balanced tannins. Enjoy this wine with charcuterie or even umami-driven vegetarian dishes such as a mushroom ragout or ramen. This elegant wine can be enjoyed now but will also age beautifully for: the next 5 years.

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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Shiraz

A generous wine that is packed with: flavour, both on the bouquet and palate. Upfront aromas, of: plums with ripe red and black berries are beautifully balanced with: a hint of black pepper and floral notes.

Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
ABV: 13.5% vol
Suggested Food Pairings: Excellent on its own, or served with barbecued meat, veal, poultry, pasta and red meat dishes
Remarks: A generous wine that is packed with flavour, both on the bouquet and palate. Upfront aromas of plums with ripe red and black berries are beautifully balanced with a hint of black pepper and floral notes. A plush, velvety mouthfeel and fine, elegant tannins give the wine appeal both on its own or with food, where it would be a great accompaniment to a roast leg of lamb or venison dishes. With careful cellaring this wine could be enjoyed now or over the next 10 years.

The wine was matured for: 21 months in a combination first (30%), second (30%) and third fill (40%) French oak barrels before the various components were: blended and prepared for bottling

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