Cabernet Sauvignon () Barrel fermented/barrel matured/wooded (staves, chips or wood rice) 2021 and older

The grapes are hand harvested in the morning at 23°B. This block yields about 8TON/HA and the vines are 17 years old. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 10 days, followed by 3 days of cold maceration, followed by a punch over for a further 6 days. Bag pressing take place and then the wines are moved into the barrels via gravity feed mechanisms. The wine ages in French Oak Barrels, 15% New wood, 30% third fill and 55% fourth fill, for 18 months. After bottling the wines are rested for 6 months before release. The wines are very fruit driven in the first year, but develop into complex layered wines over time. Drink now or 3-5 years 14% Alc

Windfall’s Cabernet Sauvignon nose boasts plum, cranberry and pomegranate with a hint of mint, which follows through to the palate. Notes of coffee on the finish make this elegant medium bodied wine a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes.