{"product_id":"keermont-cabernet-sauvignon-2016","title":"Keermont Cabernet Sauvignon 2016","description":"\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eAll the grapes come from their Cottage Lane Vineyard on the mid-slopes of the Helderberg. This vineyard is situated on the crest of a ridge (320m above sea level) so has aspects ranging from East through North to West. It is very exposed resulting in small vines with low yields. This has allowed them to make a relatively fine grained Cabernet, but the clay soils translate to a wine with power, tension and fresh acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eRich crimson red color. The nose is a complex mix of savoury notes: crushed herbs, violets, sandalwood, leather and some lovely bright red fruit. The palate is fine and yet powerful. Lush spicy red fruit is complimented by blueberry and bramble notes. Powerful tight-knit tannin and a very linear acidity afford the wine a long succulent finish. Drink 2017-2030\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eAll grapes used in producing their wines are grown on Keermont Vineyards. Small parcels of grapes are specifically selected according to ripeness, harvested by hand and vinified separately. This process is carried out gently and naturally in open top fermenters using traditional methods only. This wine spent 22 months maturing in 225 Litre French oak barrels before being bottled by hand without filtration. They produced just 3654 bottles. The wine was bottle matured in the Keermont cellar for a further 18 months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.86px; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 7% Malbec and 6% Cabernet Franc and spent 22 months in seasoned French oak. It has a classy bouquet of expressive red berry fruit, cedar and light undergrowth aromas that leans toward the Left Bank. The palate is medium-bodied with great sapidity right from the start. The tannins are extremely fine here, and the finish fans out gloriously with just enough bite to tempt you back for another sip. This is an outstanding Cabernet from winemaker Alex Starey. - Neal Martin\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2019), 95 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.86px; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keermont Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949021589551,"sku":"SA0EE245040CSL","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/keermontcab_852cd1bf-9196-4c3f-9a81-09a718d101c5.jpg?v=1771487661","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/keermont-cabernet-sauvignon-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}