Saxenburg Wines (South Africa)
Saxenburg Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Position in Vineyards | North/Northwestern slope |
| Type of Soil | Gravel with some clay |
| Average Age of Vines | 11 years |
| Viticulture Practice | Heavy summer pruning, trellised with no irrigation/fertilizer |
| Yield per Hectare | 3-4 Tons/h |
| Vinification Details | The selected areas of the best blocks were harvested at optimum ripeness and yeast fermented in open tanks at 33 degrees C. This was accompanied by regular plunging and pumping over with 2 weeks skin contact after fermentation. |
| Type & Size of Oak Barrels | 95% new French Oak barrels (300 liter) |
| Duration in Wood | 12 months with no racking |
| When Bottled | July with no fining and coarse filtration prior to bottling |
| Maturation Potential | 10-15 years |
| Winemaker's Comments | This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 3 different clones from different vineyards. The aim is to create a complex but classic Cabernet which will compliment robust red meat dishes. |