Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Western Cape
Soil Sandstone
Harvest Dates early April 2021
Sites Ceres Plateau, Koue Bokkeveld
Production Details Official Blankbottle product page describes But Why 2021 as 100% Ceres Plateaux Cabernet Sauvignon from the Koue Bokkeveld. The vineyard section states un-grafted vines in sandstone soil trained with vertical shoot positioning on a traditional 3-wire trellis, and the story states the grapes were picked in early April after a long hang time, resulting in moderate sugar, ripe tannins, and high acids.
Tasting Notes
Palate: ripe tannins, high acidity, elegant
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Producer Information
Website
Address
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 872 8658
Email
Owner
Pieter Walser
Cellarmaster
Pieter Walser