IGNATIUS Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

750 ml

R1,150.00

IGNATIUS Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

4.5 ★ (94 Points) Platter’s Wine Guide

Our Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Ignatius, draws its fiery spirit from the myth and mystery of Groenberg. While not a volcano, local folklore speaks of its dormant power. Every ten years, the fynbos-covered slopes ignite in natural fire, creating the illusion of lava flowing down the mountain. Ignatius celebrates Nature’s Element of FIRE — bold, powerful, and transformative.

Origin: Groenberg
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottling Date: 8 June 2023
Release Date: October 2025
Total Production: 907 bottles
Ageing Potential: Give it some air and enjoy now. Can easily mature for more than 15 years (when stored correctly)
Serve At: 16 – 18 Degrees
Pair With: Red meat and game, Slow-Cooked or Braised Dishes, Aged Cheeses and Vegetarian Pairing

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This elegant and full-bodied wine is defined by firm, velvety tannins and a medium-plus acidity that ensures lasting freshness.

True to our fruit-first philosophy, the palate leads with ripe blackcurrant and black cherry, layered with notes of mocha, graphite, and dried herbs. The well-integrated oak adds refined structure and subtle spice without overwhelming the fruit, resulting in a structured, long, and savoury finish.

The 2019 winter was very much the end of the 4 year drought in the Cape Winelands region. The occurrence of wind during the growing and ripening periods contributed to smaller berries, which gave rise to more intense flavour and colour concentrations, which is showcased in the exceptional quality of the wines. The vineyards blossomed evenly while the grapes ripened evenly over a long period of time. The rain came at the right time and the wind, kept diseases away and helped cool the vines.

Single Block Size:1,01 HA
Planted:2018
Soil:Decomposed Granite with traces of Table Mountain Sandstone

Anaylsis:Alcohol 13,4 % vol, Residual Sugar 1.4 gm/l, Total Acidity 5.90 gm/l, pH 3.7

The clusters were hand-picked into 18-kg crates and then selected and sorted by hand before destem, and finally softly crushed. All grapes come exclusively from our own single vineyard block situated on our farm at 200m altitude above sea level.

Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 26-30°C for 10 days, followed by 10-15 days of maceration on the skins. The malolactic fermentation took place mainly in French oak barrels, 20% refurbished and 80% second fill barrels.

The wine then remained in barrels, in temperature-controlled cellars for 36 months. After bottling, the wine aged a further 24 months prior to release.

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