The Dome Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The weather was moderate during the post-harvest period, which led to leaves falling later than normal and vines building up good reserves. Winter was colder than the previous season, with much higher rainfall, which replenished water resources and led to sufficient cold accumulation to break dormancy. The cold and wet weather continued into spring, which contributed to homogenous, but delayed bud-break and initial growth. Flowering and set were mostly efficient and even, while shoot and leaf growth picked up the pace by the start of November, which necessitated additional inputs to manage the fast and vigorous growth. Temperatures remained moderate during the summer, which slowed down ripening and resulted in harvest time starting around two weeks later than normal. There were also almost no characteristic heatwaves, and the lower day and night temperatures throughout the season led to us waiting patiently for grapes to reach optimum ripeness.

TASTING NOTE: Blackberry fruit aromas with undertones of dark chocolate and cassis are sup- ported by a firm and elegant tannin structure with a sumptuous mouthfeel and lin- gering minerality on the finish. The flavours from the nose follow through to the juicy palate.

FOOD PAIRING: The Dome Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 pairs exceptionally well with substantial foods including grilled or barbequed lamb, beef, kudu, ostrich and springbok.