Good Hope, Oceanside Cabernet-Merlot

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The Winery of Good Hope

Aromas of red fruit and fynbos, with a supple texture, beautiful fruit concentration and a long finish.

Producer Information

The Winery of Good Hope was founded in 1998. They believe in combining innovation with a healthy respect for tradition. In other words, their approach is old plus new, and the best of both worlds.

Wine Making

The grapes are harvested at sunrise to retain freshness. The Cabernet grapes are mostly whole bunch fermented, whilst the Merlot are crushed and destemmed. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 10 days, with a slight carbonic maceration. The skins are removed after fermentation to avoid over-extraction of tannins and colour. A total of 50% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, with sulphur use limited to an absolute minimum.

Tasting Note

Aromas of red fruit and fynbos, with a supple texture, beautiful fruit concentration and a long finish.

Food Matching

Pairs well with roast meats, wild mushroom dishes or BBQ meats.

Technical Details

Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	South Africa
Region	Stellenbosch
Abv	13%
Grapes	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wine Body	Medium
More Features	Vegetarian, Vegan, Practicing Organic, Sustainable, Natural
Oak Ageing	None
Closure Type	Screw Cap
Case Size	6
Unit Size	75 CL
Sulphites	Low

Technical details
Colour	Red
Style	Still
Country	South Africa
Region	Stellenbosch
ABV	13%
Unit Size	75CL
Grapes	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wine Body	Medium
Oak Ageing	None
Closure	Screw Cap
Sulphites	Low
More Features	Vegetarian Vegan Practicing Organic Sustainable Natural