{"product_id":"benguela-cove-estate-cab-sauvignon-19-diners","title":"Benguela Cove Estate Cab Sauvignon 19 (Diners)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eBenguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate lies near Hermanus on the edge of the Bot River Lagoon in Walker Bay, one of South Africa’s most distinctive cool-climate wine regions. Here, vineyards are strongly influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, with steady sea breezes and moderate daytime temperatures slowing the ripening process and preserving natural acidity in the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eThe estate’s vineyards are planted on a combination of weathered shale, clay and iron-rich soils that encourage deep root growth and naturally moderate vine vigour. This helps produce smaller berries with concentrated flavour - an ideal foundation for structured red varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eThe Benguela Cove Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 reflects the estate’s approach to careful site selection and measured oak ageing. Fruit from selected vineyard parcels is fermented and then matured in French oak barrels to develop complexity while maintaining the clarity and structure typical of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in a maritime environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eDeep ruby with a dense, youthful core and a faint garnet edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eClassic Cabernet aromas of blackcurrant and dark plum lead, followed by cedar, tobacco leaf and subtle graphite. Gentle hints of vanilla and baking spice from oak sit beneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with firm but polished tannins. Cassis, black cherry and plum form the core of the palate, supported by savoury notes of cedar, dried herbs and dark chocolate. The wine shows good structure and freshness, typical of Walker Bay’s maritime climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eLong and dry, with lingering blackcurrant fruit, cedar and a subtle herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benguela Cove Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221659771059,"sku":"RW1928CS77","price":189.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/BenguelaCoveEstateCabSauvignon19_Diners.jpg?v=1768466228","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/benguela-cove-estate-cab-sauvignon-19-diners","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}