Silverboom
Black Label
Cabernet Sauvignon
Silverboom Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is intense deep red in the glass with a dark, almost black hue. In its aroma you are met with a wealth of red and black berries such as blackcurrants, strawberries and blueberries. In the mouth the wine is experienced as full-bodied and concentrated with a classic Cabernet Sauvignon character. In its taste the fragrant notes make a return, with the blackcurrant dominating though beautifully supplemented by subtle tones of oak and a slightly spiced touch.
Region: Stellenbosch
Bottle Size: 75 cl.
Alcohol: 15%
Cask: 8 months / French oak
Food pairings: Grill, lamb, veal, cheese - robust
Winemaking
From grape
to bottle
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for Silverboom Black Label are specially selected by the winemaker and harvested from well-drained wine fields where the soil is characterised by granite and shale, which gives the vines a hard surface to work in. This results in pliant stalks and thus more intensity in the grapes. The grapes are plucked in the early morning hours at the end of March and brought directly to the winery. Here, the grapes are lightly pressed before undergoing a 36 hour-long maceration. After maceration the wine is fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks before being allowed to rest in the tanks for 3 weeks. Once the wine has settled, it is gently aged in oak barrels, thereby achieving its high quality.
“In Stellenbosch,
Cabernet Sauvignon is king!”
— Pieter Carstens, Winemaker
Origin
Stellenbosch
The jewel of South Africa's wine districts!
This is truly a wine lover's paradise, where the sun kisses the grapes, and the picturesque hills are carpeted with green vineyards . The wines produced here are crafted from perfectly balanced climatic conditions, rich soil, and dedicated winemakers. Stellenbosch is home to some of the most prestigious wineries in South Africa, producing wines of high international class.
The vineyards in Stellenbosch deliver grapes of unparalleled quality and character. The famous red varieties, such as the dark Cabernet Sauvignon, the elegant Merlot, and the full-bodied Shiraz, have gained worldwide recognition for their unique nuances and complexity. But Stellenbosch is not only famous for its red wonders. It also cultivates enticing white grapes, like the refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, the exotic Chenin Blanc, and the delicate Chardonnay.
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