Miles Mossop Stellenbosch Chapters Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

This Cabernet Sauvignon is from an old vineyard planted in 2001 in the Polkadraai ward of Stellenbosch. Growing on decomposed granite, sandy loam soils with a high fraction of coffee stone gravel. This wine has a brilliant deep garnet colour. The nose is intense with dark heady aromas of cassis, blackberries, dried herbs, tobacco spice and hints of vanilla. The palate is full bodied with dark fruits on the entry, there is a rich mid-palate of blackcurrant, cedar, dried Italian herbs and toasted notes. The tannins are firm and lingering leading to a dry finish. ANALYSIS: Alc: 14.1 % | TA: 5.4 g/l |RS: 2.8 g/l | pH: 3.51