Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
-Gold: Concours International des Cabernets
Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
-NWC National Wine Challenge - Top 100 SA Wines – Top 100 & Double
-Platinum
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
-89 points: Neal Martin August 29, 2018 - Vinous
Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
-Platter Guide 2017: 4 Star Platter
-89 points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
-90 points: eRobert Parker
Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
-Gold: Vitis Vinifera
Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
-Platter Guide 2015: 4 Star Platter
-88 points: eRobert Parker
-Gold: Vitis Vinifera
-Grand Gold: SAWi 2015
-Commended: International Wine Challenge 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
-Platter Guide 2014: 4 Star Platter
-89+points: Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar
Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
-Platter Guide 2013: 4 Star Platter
-Double Gold: Veritas 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
-Platter Guide 2012: 4 Star Platter
-International Wine Challenge 2012 - Bronze Medal
Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
-Platter Guide 2011: 4 Star Platter
-89+ points: Stephen Tanzer
-Selected as Top 100 SA wines
-Commended at International Wine Challenge 2011
-Gold: Mundus Vini Germany 2011
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
-Platter Guide 2010: 4 Star Platter
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
-Platter Guide 2009: 4 Star Platter
Sorting of bunches was done before destemming into 70-100 hl fermentation tanks. Remontage was twice daily. Macerated between 7-14 days depending on the flavours in the tank. Pressing softly in pneumatic press before being moved to barrels for MLF and maturation. Blending of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc component took place at 8 months before a further 6 months maturation in barrel. Fined with Vegecol and crossflow filtered before bottling.
Wood Elevation:
14 months
20% New French Oak – Nevers, Allier; Medium Toasted
60% Second Fill 300L French Oak
20% Third Filled French Oak
Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
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David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | David Finlayson | Cabernet Sauvignon |
David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | David Finlayson | Cabernet Sauvignon |
David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 | David Finlayson | Cabernet Sauvignon |
David Finlayson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 | David Finlayson | Cabernet Sauvignon |