{"product_id":"saxenburg-pc-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Saxenburg PC Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eSituated in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSaxenburg Wine Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has built its reputation around site-driven red wines that combine power with refinement. The estate’s elevated vineyards benefit from cooling ocean breezes and decomposed granite soils, helping Cabernet Sauvignon retain freshness and aromatic detail even in warmer vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eThe Private Collection range represents Saxenburg’s more terroir-focused winemaking philosophy, drawing fruit from carefully selected vineyard blocks close to the cellar. The 2021 vintage includes small additions of bush vine Cabernet Franc and Malbec to add complexity and texture. Gentle extraction and measured oak maturation preserve varietal clarity while allowing the wine to develop depth and structure without excessive heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eBright garnet ruby with deep concentration and youthful intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eLayers of mulberry, blackcurrant, prune, and bramble fruit lead the aromatics, followed by tobacco leaf, mocha, cedar spice, and subtle fynbos notes typical of the Polkadraai Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eSmooth and composed with refined tannins and a fresh structural line running through the wine. Dark berry fruit sits at the core, supported by graphite, cocoa, and savoury herbal detail. The Cabernet Franc and Malbec components contribute lift and texture without overshadowing the Cabernet Sauvignon character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eLong and focused, finishing with dark cherry, cedar spice, and lingering freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saxenburg","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46148002709683,"sku":"RW2128CS76","price":330.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/saxenburg-pc-cabernet-sauvignon-2021.jpg?v=1758709931","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/saxenburg-pc-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}