Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Description
This is one of South Africa's most awarded Cabernets. A five-time Platter 5-star wine, 3-time winner of the Old Mutual Cabernet Trophy in South Africa and a 2-time trophy-winner at the prestigious Six Nations competition in Australia.
From the oldest block on our farm. It has a very finely textured decomposed granite soil with a fairly high percentage of clay. This wine is characterised by its fine tannin structure and unique floral notes.
Awards
95 pts Tim Atkin
5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
96 pts Decanter Points
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.6 g/l residual sugar
6.0 g/l acidity
3.59 pH
Aromas
Aroma intensity: intense
Floral: restrained
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate
Taste
Body: complex
Tannins: moderate