Taste & Aging
Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidity
Complexity
Beautifully layeredDrinking Window
Aging phase
Until 2024
Ready to drink
2024 - 2029
Past peak
After 2029
Aromas
Food Pairing
Vintage Report
The 2022 harvest in South Africa is rated with an excellent score of 92 points. The wines from this vintage have a youthful and powerful character that still needs time to fully develop.
The Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon is a fantastic red wine from the Cellar Selection line. After 12 months of oak aging, the result is a harmonious, fruity, and accessible wine. It also offers excellent value. Thanks to its prime location in the Stellenbosch wine region, Kleine Zalze is able to produce a range of phenomenal wines.
South African quality wines from Kleine Zalze
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.12 months of wood aging for Kleine Zalze Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Selection
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.Product details
| Availability | Only 3 in stock! |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 14.0% |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Sub-region | Stellenbosch |
| Land | South Africa |
| Producer | Little Zalze |
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Oak aging | Yes, Aged 12 months in French oak barrels |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 16° - 18°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |