Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon

About the Wine

The flagship, small-batch release, heroes the depth and maturity of the high-altitude vines, they are crafted from the estates best hand-selected blocks.

As the name Skyfall alludes, the 20-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines drift down from the Banhoek skyline. The exquisite individual pockets reach up to 500m above sea level. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 70% of the vines planted on the estate. It has taken years of care, to coax the absolute best ‘personality’ from the diverse parcels of vines.

Tasting Notes

This wine, structure driven, has tannins that are opulent but forgiving, creating good texture. The nose shows notes of antique cedar that follow through with rich sweet tobacco-like flavours on the palate. Delivering great depth and elements of fresh rosemary and black fruit and intense plum cassis. Full-bodied and deeply satisfying, it offers a complete and truly rewarding experience. Drink now or cellar for 3-5 years to enjoy optimal drinkability.

Harvest & Winemaking Information

Each of the 8 blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon are individually pruned and cared for to encourage character development, then separately harvested and vinified. Only the very best rows and blocks were selected, for a small-batch of the premium Cabernet – ‘the fingerprint of the harvest’. Fermentation lasts up to 14 days and then a further maceration period commences before the must is pressed and moved to oak. 70% new French Oak and 30% second fill French oak was used to mature this Cabernet Sauvignon for 18 months.

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