Lion Hound Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - Ridgeback

VITICULTURE: The north-south facing vineyards used for this fine wine are grown in a combination of glenrosa and oakleaf soils. The vine shoots are vertically barred to ensure optimal maturation of the vines and grapes. Irrigation is planned in accordance with soil moisture monitoring. Plucking the leaves in the bundle zone allows effective penetration of sunlight and rich, ripe tannins. MAKE WINE: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes used in this fine wine were harvested by hand and extracted with only slight crushing to prevent damage to the pips. After crossing a sorting table, the mash was fermented in open stainless steel fermenters. The fermentation was carried out at 24 to 28 degrees Celsius using a commercial yeast strain, which is particularly suitable for Cabernet Sauvignon. A 30% whole berry component ensured gentle extraction during pumping over 3-4 times a day. The wine was removed from the skins before complete drying to maintain softness. All components were malolactically fermented and some of the wine was aged on oak bars, while the rest was aged for 12 months in third and fourth barrels to ensure good integration of wood and fruit. The wine was blended and lightly filtered just before bottling. TASTING NOTES: The notes of mulberry, mint and plum with hints of leather and wood spices blend seamlessly with a juicy mid-palate and a long finish.