KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2019 vs Ranch 32 Cabernet Sauvignon
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | KWV | Scheid Family Wines |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Petit Verdot | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | Stellenbosch | — |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2019
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot is a concentrated and elegant red wine from Stellenbosch, showing the full expression of this bold varietal. The nose is perfumed with cranberries, sweet spice, black olives, and a hint of aniseed. On the palate, rich plums and dark cherries mingle with well-integrated grippy tannins, leading to a long, intense, and lasting finish. Why You'll Love It This is a rare opportunity to experience 100% Petit Verdot, a grape typically used in small amounts in Bordeaux blends. KWV's meticulous approach includes hand-harvesting, careful sorting, and 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels (70% first-fill), creating a wine of remarkable concentration and elegance. The result is a bold, structured wine with exceptional depth and complexity that showcases the unique character of Stellenbosch terroir. Silver medal winner at the International Wine Challenge. Meet the Producer KWV is a leading South African winery known for producing terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique character of Stellenbosch. The Mentors series highlights the winery's finest varietals, crafted with precision and care to achieve expressive and structured wines. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and meticulously sorted in the cellar. After two days of cold maceration, the juice is inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation lasts approximately six days, with regular pump-overs to extract colour, flavour, and structure. The wine is racked off the skins, settled, and transferred to barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are first-fill. During this period, the wine is carefully racked twice to ensure clarity and balance, producing a polished and harmonious finish. Tasting Notes Intense ruby in colour, the wine opens with aromas of cranberries, sweet spice, black olives, and aniseed. The palate is rich and juicy, with dark cherries, plums, and well-integrated tannins, culminating i
Ranch 32 Cabernet Sauvignon
Ranch 32 Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful and elegant expression of Cabernet from the protected southern areas of Monterey County. Aromas of blackberry, plum, and currant are complemented by hints of mocha and violet. On the palate, the wine is lush and layered, with balanced acidity and supple, integrated tannins, culminating in a long, smoky oak finish. Meet the Producer Ranch 32 is a Monterey-based winery dedicated to crafting wines that reflect the potential of the region’s diverse terroir. By combining careful vineyard management with precise winemaking, Ranch 32 produces expressive and approachable wines that highlight both varietal character and regional identity. Production Estate-grown grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness during the night and delivered to the winery early in the morning to preserve freshness. Select lots are carefully sorted, destemmed, and crushed, then fermented dry in open-top containers. The cap of skins and seeds is gently punched down several times daily to extract flavour, colour, and structure. Maturation The wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels (25% French, 10% American, 35% new oak), allowing complex layers to integrate and develop while maintaining varietal purity. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour, this Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of blackberry, plum, and currant with subtle mocha and violet notes. The palate is rich, structured, and layered, with balanced acidity, smooth tannins, and a lingering smoky finish. Food Match Perfect with grilled steak, barbecued lamb, or hearty stews. Grape Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
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