Asara – Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

The grapes are harvested in the early morning for preservation of flavours. Small lugs are used so that the delicate bunches don’t get damaged during transport, thus preventing any oxidation of juice. After sorting, destemming and crushing, the juice and skins undergo cold maceration for three days and then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Pump-overs occur four times per day.

After alcoholic fermentation, the grapes are pressed, and malolactic fermentation occurs in tank. The wine matures in 300ℓ French oak barrels; 10% new and the remainder 2nd & 3rd fill, for a period of 12 months.

Elegant & full-bodied. Upfront, the nose has very typical cassis aromas followed by fragrant cedar wood and juicy black cherry. Elegant tannin structure on the palate is balanced by fresh acidity and rich dark fruit flavours.