{"product_id":"rietvallei-esteanna","title":"Estéanna Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc | Merlot | Petit Verdot 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S COMMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRietvallei Estéanna 2023 is a blend of \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e. It is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent fruit and wood integration. Lots of work in the vineyard and minimal interference in the cellar allow this wine to express its terroir to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and toasted oak on the nose. These flavours follow through on the palate together with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate. The tannins are sumptuous, making this is a well-rounded wine which is showing beautifully in its youth but has the structure and fruit to mature very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/Rietvallei_Esteanna_2023_2.pdf?v=1762168521\" title=\"Rietvallei Esteanna 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDOWNLOAD FACTSHEET \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; RATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 VINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2026 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum \u0026amp; Top 100 SA Winner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 VINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2025 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum \u0026amp; Top 100 SA Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2024 Vitis Vinifera: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2023 SA Terroir Awards: National Winner\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2023 National Wine Challenge: Double Platinum \u0026amp; Top 100 SA Winner\u003cbr\u003e2023 Vitis Vinefera Wine Awards: Gold\u003cbr\u003e2023 Veritas Wine Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 VINTAGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 National Wine Challenge: Double Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Gilbert Galliard International Wine Challenge: 89\/100 Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 SA Terroir Wine Awards: Top Red Blend: Robertson \u0026amp; Swellendam District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 National Wine Challenge: Top 100 \u0026amp; Double Platinum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Sommelier Wine Awards: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 SAWI Fine Wine Guide: Grand Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 International Wine Challenge – Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 National Wine Challenge: Double Silver\u003cbr\u003e2019 Sommelier Wine Awards 2019: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Veritas Wine Awards: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 Winemag Cape Bordeaux Report: 90 point rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019 International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Tim Atkins SA Review: 92 point rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 VINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Tim Atkins SA Review: 92 point rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013 VINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 National Wine Challenge: Double Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012 VINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010 VINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 International Wine Challenge: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition: Silver Outstanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2014 Veritas Awards: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009 VINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 SA Terroir Wine Awards: Top Red Blend: Robertson \u0026amp; Swellendam District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards were planted in 1998 on a north-west facing slope in lime rich red Karoo soil with a very high concentration of river stone. The Cabernet Franc are from a vineyard planted in rich calcareous soil in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vineyards are handled with special care, from pruning right through to harvesting, ensuring a low yield and premium quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were picked at optimum ripeness at between 24 and 25 °B and allowed to ferment naturally (wild yeast). During fermentation, the temperature was regulated at 25 – 28 °Celsius and the cap soaked with pump-overs every two to three hours. When dry, the wine was left on the skins for another five days before racking and light pressing. After malolactic fermentation started, the wine was transferred to new 300-litre French oak barrels where it was left to mature for 24 months. The final blending of the two cultivars was done after barrel maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u0026amp; SERVING SUGGESTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine will pair beautifully with rare roast beef or lamb and with more complex dishes of feathered game. Serve at room temperature (18ºC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.9 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 13.73 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity: 5.7 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePH: 3.39 VA: 0.58 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Extract: 39 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal SO2: 114 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree SO2: 27 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003ePACKAGING DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle volume: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase size: 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallet size: 78 x 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase weight: 9.14 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rietvallei Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466457678130,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7234\/9490\/files\/Rietvallei_JMB_Cab_Franc_2019_1.png?v=1783865792","url":"https:\/\/zarleeah.com\/products\/rietvallei-esteanna","provider":"zarleeah","version":"1.0","type":"link"}