House of Henkel - Gretchen Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
TASTING NOTES
In this classically styled blended wine, the flavors of blueberry, plum and cassis are
prominent, enhanced by toffee undertones. The wine is full-bodied, with a firm
tannin structure. An attractive garnet-red hue adds to the attraction.
HARVEST
The picking of these grapes was done when the grapes were at a ripe 25°
Balling. Grapes were harvested in the early part of the morning to preserve
freshness and fruit by the time we reach the cellar.
IN THE CELLAR
The grapes were destemmed but not crushed to preserve the fruit. The
grapes were fermented for 3 weeks on the skins before being pressed and
laid to rest in French oak barrels - 20% new and the balance went into 2nd
and 3rd fill. Here the malolactic fermentation occurred. The wine was lightly
fined and filtered before being bottled.
IN THE VINEYARD
The grapes were harvested by hand into small 20kg cases. The grapes
were then transported in the cool of the morning to the Estate cellar.
FOOD SUGGESTION
Best enjoyed with slow-cooked beef, pot roast, barbecued beef, tagliatelle
pasta or Spaghetti Bolognese and braised lamb shank rosemary.
AGING POTENTIAL
Easily accessible and should be enjoyed now or up to 5 years.
In this classically styled blended wine, the flavors of blueberry, plum and cassis are
prominent, enhanced by toffee undertones. The wine is full-bodied, with a firm
tannin structure. An attractive garnet-red hue adds to the attraction.
HARVEST
The picking of these grapes was done when the grapes were at a ripe 25°
Balling. Grapes were harvested in the early part of the morning to preserve
freshness and fruit by the time we reach the cellar.
IN THE CELLAR
The grapes were destemmed but not crushed to preserve the fruit. The
grapes were fermented for 3 weeks on the skins before being pressed and
laid to rest in French oak barrels - 20% new and the balance went into 2nd
and 3rd fill. Here the malolactic fermentation occurred. The wine was lightly
fined and filtered before being bottled.
IN THE VINEYARD
The grapes were harvested by hand into small 20kg cases. The grapes
were then transported in the cool of the morning to the Estate cellar.
FOOD SUGGESTION
Best enjoyed with slow-cooked beef, pot roast, barbecued beef, tagliatelle
pasta or Spaghetti Bolognese and braised lamb shank rosemary.
AGING POTENTIAL
Easily accessible and should be enjoyed now or up to 5 years.
Brand:
House of Henkel
Type: Wine - Red
Style: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon-30% Merlot
Region: South Africa
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 14%
Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 bottles
