Radley & Finch - Flying French Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Producer Radley & Finch
- Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country South Africa
- Region Western Cape
- UPC 6 009879 66554 3
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Item# 91085-22
Tasting notes
Balanced entry reflects classical Cabernet Sauvignon flavors, dark berries, country herbs and a hint of red cherries. Medium weight palate displays an elegant and very approachable tannin. Ready to drink now but will be good for the next five years. Will pair well with hearty dishes and BBQ.
Vineyard
The vineyards of the region are found to be extended till the southeastern slopes of Paardeberg Inselberg and are located high in the mountains. This way, these vineyards benefit from the well-drained soils that are rich in potassium, which is an important nutrient for the maintenance of vine health. These, along with the deep root systems, are giving the healthier and stronger vines.
Vinification
Fruit was harvested during period from the end of February to the last week of March. Fermentation took around 10 days to complete, afterwards malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel tanks. Maturation was in tank with French oak staves for 6 months, the final blend also includes 40% wines that was matured without any oak
Appellation
The majority of the grapes for these wines come from the Voor-Paardeberg Mountain (1 hr north of Cape Town) and a small portion from Stellenbosch as well. The wines were not aged in oak (except a small portion of the Shiraz). This small wine region with only 10 miles of vine growing area is located to the north of Paarl and is found to have an exceptional terroir. The major reason for this is the placement of this region and the soil composition along with the prevailing winds. These factors altogether give a specific quality to the wine grapes, thus giving rise to the elite wine range.
Description
Radley & Finch is a range of varietal wines made by Thinus Kruger and Pascal Schildt. The name was inspired from the famous book: To Kill a Mockingbird, but unlike the serious nature of the book, these wines aim to reflect a typical and light-hearted style of wine true to the most enjoyed grape varieties originating in South Africa. The motto: Optimism, beats the pants off pessimism. We want these wines to be an honest path for wine drinkers to delve into the special world of premium South African wines over time.
