David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Produced from four outstanding clones of Cabernet Sauvignon planted on different sites in them Stellenbosch area. Made to exude the intensity and purity of Cabernet Sauvignon varietal character and as such display typical Cabernet Sauvignon cassis and blackcurrent flavours. The wine has a fresh, minty, red berry fruit spectrum on the palate backed by mocca vanilla oak. Firm structured tannins and a long finish on the palate show good ageing potential.
“This is a terrific wine, and a nicely balanced one with a big enough production of 24,000 bottles to go around. The David Finlayson 2022 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon (blended with a small 12% Petit Verdot) drinks with pleasure, offering dark fruit, hints of sweet earth and grilled herb. No one element dominates the others, and the wine proceeds with direct and smooth intensity, offering a very honest and satisfying experience.”
93 Points – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
“2022 is as sophisticated as 2021 (94 Points), perhaps a touch softer & more expressive. 12% Petit verdot & herbaceous nuance partly check riper cassis profile, retaining elegance. Different fruit sources to the GS Cab & aged in 20% new oak for 18 months. Drinks well but certainly age worthy.”
93 Points – Platter’s South African Wine Guide
“Delicate notes of clove blend with aromatic herbs on the nose. This Cabernet features a good structure with smooth, firm tannins and depth. Thyme and rosemary mingle with rich flavors of red fruit on the palate. Lively acidity adds freshness to the spicy finish.”
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast
A combination of a traditional punch down every 6 hours as well as “remontage” ( pumping the must over the skins) is used to extract the fine tannins and colour from the skins. This is followed by 2-3 weeks maceration on skins before gentle pressing. Maturation takes place in 20% new, 60% second and 20% third fill 300l French oak barrels for 18 months before blending in tank prior to bottling. Pea protein fining is followed by Cross-Flow filtration before bottling. No animal-based products are used in the winemaking process and this wine is, therefore, Vegan friendly.
