HAAS Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2021 vintage delivered one of the Cape’s finest harvests in recent memory — marked by cool nights, mild daytime temperatures, and slow, even ripening. These ideal conditions have given rise to Cabernet Sauvignon of precision, purity, and classic varietal expression.

A deep garnet hue hints at the concentration within. The nose is layered and expressive, offering blackcurrant, blackberry, and mulberry, interwoven with notes of pencil shavings, tobacco, and a subtle hint of mint.

On the palate, the wine is structured and focused, with firm yet ripe tannins framing flavours of dark berries, cedar, and cocoa. A vein of bright acidity gives lift and definition, while judicious oak ageing brings hints of vanilla, graphite, and savoury spice.

The finish is long, dry, and mineral-driven, promising excellent ageing potential and graceful evolution in bottle. This wine is ready to drink (after decanting) but will age well for many years to come.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest

Grapes were manually harvested on 26 February at 25.1 Brix, allowing for optimal phenolic ripeness.

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation took place in open-top fermenters for 14 days on the skins and with punch downs three times a day. After fermentation, the wine was pressed and underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked to barrel and matured for 18 months in 100% new French Oak barrels of 300L and 500L.

Technical Analysis

Alc: 13.76%  |  pH: 3.49  |  TA: 6.2g/l  |  FSO2: 25ppm  |  TSO2: 92ppm  |  RS: 2.8g/l

Production: 2.129 bottles and 100 magnums