{"product_id":"annandale-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Annandale Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eAnnandale Wines is one of the oldest farms in the Helderberg Valley, with roots dating back to 1688. Set on the western slopes of the Helderberg mountain in Stellenbosch, the estate benefits from cooling maritime influence and decomposed granite soils that help Cabernet Sauvignon ripen slowly and evenly while retaining freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eToday, Annandale follows a restrained, low-intervention philosophy in both vineyard and cellar. Grapes are hand-harvested from trellised vineyards, with fermentation and maturation handled carefully to preserve site expression rather than overt winemaking character. The Annandale Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 was matured in a combination of first-, second- and third-fill French oak barrels, giving the wine depth and savoury complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eThe result is a Stellenbosch Cabernet that leans into classic structure and longevity while still showing the generous fruit profile associated with modern South African winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eDeep ruby with a dark garnet edge, showing good concentration in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eBlackcurrant, ripe plum and blackberry lead the aromatics, followed by notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, mocha and subtle clove spice. As the wine opens, savoury hints of smokiness and dried herbs emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eFull-bodied yet composed, with dense dark berry fruit supported by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. The oak sits comfortably in the background, adding texture and notes of cocoa and spice rather than sweetness. There is a distinctly Helderberg character here - ripe fruit with an earthy, slightly savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eLong and gently drying, with lingering cassis, mocha and subtle tobacco notes carrying through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annandale","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45240789860531,"sku":"RW2028CS45","price":290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/AnnandaleCabernetSauvignon2020.jpg?v=1776932494","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/annandale-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}