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Damascene W.O. Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
R575.00
Classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon draws one in with the clarity of its black fruit, supported by a subtle mineral edge and gentle herbal lift. The 2023 vintage is no exception, with the vanguard showing layers of blackcurrant, blueberry, and maraschino cherry, punctuated by hints of graphite and fresh fennel.
The palate is pure and focused, led by fresh blackcurrant alongside softer notes of blueberry, neatly sewn together by precise cherry-skin tannins. On the tail, cherry fruit lingers, while the fennel notes segue into a gentle aniseed spice.
The Damascene Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon comes from three separate vineyards, planted as far back as 2001. These mature vineyards are made up of a combination of clones CS337 and CS46; all based on granitic outcrops that lie 6 km, 14 km, and 20 km from the Atlantic Ocean, respectively. The vineyard on the edge of the Vlottenburg (towards the Polkadraai Hills) has an expansive layer of laterite underneath the decomposed granitic topsoil, contributing to a more structured component. Being on a southeastern slope, this site always has a longer ripening period, and possesses the highest concentration of tannins. The site on the Bottelary slopes faces west, and has gravelly soils, with a higher clay content in the subsoil. This adds broadness to the final wine. The Helderberg vineyard faces northeast, and produces extremely low yields, adding fruit intensity, concentration, and striking acidity.
ANALYSIS: ALC 13.38% | TA 5.5 g/l | RS 1.8 g/l | pH 3.62
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“DAMASCENE is about seeking out memorable vineyards and sites that truly showcase the incredible diversity of terroir we have here in the Western Cape,” says Smit. “I spend countless days on the road, covering thousands of kilometres, visiting vineyards and farmers in search of special parcels of land.”
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