The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - Warwick Estate

In the glass The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon from the pen of Warwick Estate offers a bright purple-red colour. The bouquet of this red wine from the Coastal region is captivating with notes of mulberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberry. Let's continue to explore the aromas and, encouraged by the oak influence, come cigar boxes, toasted barrique and oak wood.

This dry red wine from Warwick Estate is ideal for wine lovers who would prefer 0.0 grams of sugar in their wine. The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon comes very close to this, having been pressed with just 2.7 grams of residual sugar. On the tongue, this balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety texture. The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon reveals itself wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate through its concise fruit acidity. In the finish, this red wine from the Coastal Region wine growing region finally inspires with considerable length. Once again there are hints of mulberry and blueberry.

Vinification of The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon from Warwick Estate

This balanced red wine from South Africa is made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. After the harvest the grapes reach the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. This is followed by fermentation in small wood at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a maturation of 15 months in French oak barrels.

Recommended with Warwick Estate The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon

This South African red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to vegetable stew with pesto, chickpea curry or Thai cucumber salad.

Awards for The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon from Warwick Estate

In addition to a very good price/quality ratio, this Warwick Estate wine has also won a number of awards. In detail these are

• John Platter Wine Guide - 3,5 stars