The South African winery with German roots has existed for 300 years and has always been family-owned. The winery's hard work and innovative development have resulted in excellent quality wines. The wines are popular and sought after worldwide. Kobus Basson is currently at the helm. He believes that success begins in the vineyard. Here, he lays the foundation for the fine wines that regularly win awards. At this winery, every wine lover will find their favorite wine.
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from select plots across the Western Cape. The grapes are harvested in the early morning to preserve freshness. Half of the wine was fermented in traditional open fermenters and the other half in stainless steel tanks. A combination of punch-downs and pump-overs is used. Gravity is used to separate the wine from the skins after fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Finally, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
It has become a very typical Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon. The aroma reveals abundant red fruit and ground spices. The wine is full-bodied and concentrated on the palate with powerful tannins and a long, lingering finish. This Kleine Zalze Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Selection is ready to drink now but can also age for at least six years.
