Reyneke Organic Cornerstone 2018

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Nuschka de Vos
Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.52
RS - 1.6 g/l
Total Acid - 5.8 g/l
Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry


Tasting Notes

This classical Bordeaux style blend combines freshness with intense concentration, showcasing the best of Stellenbosch. Notes of ripe blackberry and violets follow the nose. Red fruit dominates on the entry of the palate, with notes of cassis, dried oregano and mace. This wine shows great complexity, with a velvety mouthfeel and plush tannins that contribute to the length of the finish.

Blend Information

63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot

In The Cellar

Through an intense sorting process, the best bunches are selected from our biodynamic vineyards. The blend, comprising 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot, is fermented in concrete Nomblot fermentors. Thereafter, the wine spends 18 months in French oak barrels, of which 30% is new fill and 70% is second and third fill.

Additional Information

The Cornerstone has always been an important wine within the Reyneke range. The workers form the cornerstone of the farm and winery, and the proceeds of this wine goes toward education and housing projects, that improve their lives directly.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Reyneke Organic Cornerstone 2020 Nuschka de Vos Cabernet Franc
Reyneke Organic Cornerstone 2019 Nuschka de Vos Cabernet Franc
Reyneke Organic Cornerstone 2018 Nuschka de Vos Cabernet Sauvignon
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