Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 de Trafford

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon.
Region: South Africa> Stellenbosch
Notes: Very low yields, 22 months in new French oak, unfiltered, sustainable farming.

Description: "...Understanding and working with the vineyard to coax something magical from the land, and caring for and guiding its growth in the cellar is the joy and essence of fine winemaking." - David Trafford

South Africa has some very special, almost Iconic wines if you take the time to sort through the averages. deTrafford is one of them. At the top of a valley above Stellenbosch (380m A.S.L.), situated on Mont Fleur composed of deep red Hutton decomposed granite soil (excellent conduit for Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah), Established in 1976 by the Trafford family, this estate has consistently produced amazing wines.