Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Member of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective
92 pts Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2023
4 Stars Platter’s Guide 2024

This wine shows classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics on the nose with lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf and blackcurrant. These notes follow through on the palate as well as ripe red berries with fine tannins and a long finish.

The hand-picked grapes were fermented in upright fermenters with the
aid of selected yeast strains. Temperature was maintained at 25–28 °C.
A combination of pump-overs and rack-and-returns were used during
fermentation. The wine spent an average of 18 days on the skins. Matured
for 14 months in 300 L French oak barrels, of which 45% were new.

The Estate 
Nestled at the foot of the Simonsberg in Stellenbosch, Delheim Estate is one of South Africa’s most respected family-run wineries. Since the 1950s, Delheim has helped shape the country's wine culture – notably by introducing German grape varieties such as Riesling. Combining decades of winemaking experience, sustainable practices, and the distinctive terroir of the Cape Winelands, Delheim has earned its place among internationally acclaimed wine producers.

Alcohol: 14.5% vol