Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

At first, the subtle character of the wine is understated; yet with more exposure to oxygen and a splash of time, this Cabernet begins to unfold its wings. On the nose, a generous helping of black plums and juniper berries take the centre-stage, with liquorice following. On the palate, this Cabernet surprises with its subtlety and elegance of structured, yet chalky tannins and a vibrant acidity. The taste of cardamom, lavender and bay-leaf contribute some spicy characteristics to the wine. Additional flavours of calamata olives, with cherry tobacco and vanilla linger on the delightfully long finish. This wine will reward the patient pundit and should develop spectacularly over the next 13 – 18 years.

Grapes were hand-harvested and sorted carefully by hand and stored in a cool room overnight. They were then cold soaked for 5 days before fermentation was initiated. Pump overs were performed up to three times daily. Malolactic conversion was in barrel. Barrels from a single vineyard were selected and blended prior to bottling. The wines were barrel selected and blended 3 months prior to bottling. Wines were matured for 18 months in 225L French oak barrels in 35% new oak.

Oldenburg Vineyards' Rondekop series of wines represents a small selection of the best barrels, either a single cultivar or a blend from our iconic Rondekop. Oldenburg believes 8 Natural Elements uniquely impact their vineyards, creating quintessential wine-producing conditions. At its centre is their perfectly round hill, Rondekop, the 8th natural element.