The Afternoon Show with Dave Guselli📻

RICKETY BRIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021 PRODUCT INFORMATION Full name Rickety Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2021 Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Origin Franschhoek HARVEST Harvested from two vineyards in Franschhoek, one from the Estate itself and the other one from another property in the valley. The blocks yield about 7-10 tons per ha. The grapes were hand harvested at 24.5° Balling in March 2021. WINE MAKING Fermentation took place in open fermenters at 22-25°C with two punch downs daily. The wines were pressed after 21 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 12-15 months in 15% new and 85% older 225l French oak barrels. WINEMAKER’S NOTE Classic characters of black fruit layered with herbal notes and oak spice. A full, yet elegant palate with a beatiful fruit expression. Silky and smooth tannins with a juicy finish. CELLARING Drinkable now, can mature up to 2031 SERVING TEMPERATURE 15 – 17˚C FOOD SUGGESTIONS Smoked brisket, slow cooked beef short rib, fire roasted lamb chops