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STELLEKAYA ORION 2020
$42.99
TASTING NOTE
A full–bodied Bordeaux–styled blend with layers of dark berries, cassis,
plum, leather and hints of vanilla. Bold entry on the palate with intense currant
and cranberry undertones. A well structured wine with good balanced between
tannins and fruit, enhancing the character of the wine.
This wine is ready to drink now and has a good cellaring potential.
This wine pairs well with…
Wine Information
| Region | North of Stellenbosch | pH | 3.42 | |
| Vintage | 2020 | Residual Sugar | ||
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cellar Potential | ||
| Country | South Africa | Unit Size | 750ml | |
| Alcohol Percentage | 15% vol | Varietal Composition | 100% Cabernet | |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch | Color | ||
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VINEYARD NOTES
A full–bodied Bordeaux–styled blend with layers of dark berries, cassis, leather and
hints of dried tealeaf. Youthful with intense mulberry and cranberry undertones.
The wine is fresh, robust and generous with a firm tannin structure and very good
length.
Site: North of Stellenbosch
Altitude: 180 meters
Soil Type: Tukulu (Decomposed Granite)
Age of Vines: 15 Years
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation
Climate: Cool Climate
HARVEST NOTES
Grapes were hand picked at full ripeness in March 2020.
The yield was approximately 2 tons per ha.
CELLAR NOTES
Maceration: cold soaked for 3 days
Fermentation: open micro fermenters
Pressing: basket pressed
Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel
Maturation: 22 months in 100% French oak
Bottled: February 2022
Production: 1980 liters
TASTING NOTE
A full–bodied Bordeaux–styled blend with layers of dark berries, cassis,
plum, leather and hints of vanilla. Bold entry on the palate with intense currant
and cranberry undertones. A well structured wine with good balanced between
tannins and fruit, enhancing the character of the wine.
This wine is ready to drink now and has a good cellaring potential.
FOOD NOTES
A rich dish for a rich wine – Oxtail Stew with herbs and red wine on polenta,
Lamb Shank on wilted spinach and mashed potato.
AGEING POTENTIAL
8 to 10 years
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Cultivar :
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec,
10% Merlot & 6% Cabernet Franc
Alc : 15% vol
Rs : 4.3 g/l
PH : 3.42
TA : 6.8 g/l
Appellation : Stellenbosch
STELLEKAYA IS A FAMILY OWNED BOUTIQUE WINERY, THAT HAND CRAFTS RED
WINE FROM CAREFULLY SELECTED VINEYARDS IN THE STELLENBOSCH REGION OF
THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
| Weight | 2.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 12 in |
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