Eikendal, Classique 2019

Description

Situated in the “Golden Triangle” of wine growing, at the foot of the Helderberg mountains, Eikendal vineyards flourish in a mountain and maritime microclimate, ideal for the production of quality wine.

The Eikendal Classique 2019 is subtly rich and powerful with full perfume flavours of blue and black fruits, earthiness and Cellar Master Nico Grobler’s signature freshness. It shows perfectly delineated red and black fruit, seductive oak spice, fresh acidity and fine tannins due to careful extraction and the judicious use of oak.

AGEING POTENTIAL
Up to 20 years under correct cellaring conditions

CULTIVARS
58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.

VINEYARDS
The Stellenbosch vineyards that were planted in 2003 (Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 46 and 163, Merlot Clone 192 and Cabernet Franc Clone 1) are some of the oldest vineyards on the estate and grow on the south-eastern slopes of our estate.

The vineyards are trellised in the Vertical Shoot Position trellising system on decomposed “Koffieklip” (“Coffee Stone”). Only the first grapes are used. Specific leaf removal is applied to reduce green flavours and enhance fruit, colour and structure.

VINIFICATION
Each variety was handpicked and vinified separately. The grapes were sorted into the cellar and only destemmed and not crushed. It underwent long and slow cold soakings of between 10 and 15 days before spontaneous fermentation in small, stainless-steel tanks with one to two punch down by hand each day. The wine was separately aged for 12 months in custom-made 300l French oak barrels. The wines were blended and oaked for another six months before being bottled and kept for another 12 months before release.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc : 14.19 % vol  rs : 1.8 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.8 g/l 

Additional information

Pair with Roasted Pork Shoulder, Côte de Boeuf, Cheese.