Zevenwacht Z Collection Reserve 2017. A complex wine showing concentrated cassis, blackberry and pencil shavings with sweet spice aromas of liquorice, cinnamon and allspice. The wine opens up to more earthy notes that follows through to a dense palate with cassis, plum and black cherry. The wine has a firm tannin that will allow the wine to develop well over the next decade.
Additional information
Weight | 1.25 kg |
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Dimensions | 7 × 7 × 26 cm |
Wine Information
The components were vinified separately in open top fermenters with a combination over pumpers and punch downs to ensure optimal extraction. Malolactic fermentation was done in barrel and racked once after completion. The components for this blend were aged separately in 40% new, 40% 2nd and 20% 3rd fill 300L French Oak barrels for 18 months.
About The Estate
Zevenwacht Wine Estate, situated on the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Route is a modern wine farm with a 300 year history. Owned and managed by the Johnson Family, the Estate has a strong commitment to historic and cultural preservation as well as conservation of the surrounding indigenous environment. Two prime farming locations provide the grapes for the Zevenwacht winery. The home vineyard on the Estate’s panoramic 450 hectare maritime influenced property, supplies the majority of the grapes. The farm Zevenrivieren, situated at the crest of the Helshoogte Pass, provides winemaker, Hagen Viljoen, with a boutique selection of grapes that add to the fascinating variety of the wines.
Technical Analysis
alc | rs | pH | ta |
14.5% | 2.3 | 3.6 | 5.5 |
Grape Origin: Stellenbosch
Wine Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Body: Full-bodied
Acidity: Fresh Acidity
Barrel Treatment: Wooded
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