De Trafford | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2014
De Trafford | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2014
A wine that has existed in the De Trafford portfolio since inception in 1992, it defines structure, grip and concentration. De Trafford saw larger berries in the 2014 vintage with more rain and cooler temperatures during the growing season, resulting in a delicate and fresh blend. Natural fermentation and minimal sulphur use (as is standard practice at De Trafford), matured for 22 months in French oak and bottled unfiltered, this is a very low-intervention pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. 15% Alcohol.
Nose & Palate
Beautiful medium deep red colour. Fruitcake, dark berry, and cigar box. Bright red berry and dusty spice nose typical of the higher Helderberg slopes and some fynbos/herbaceous character. Intense, but fine and complex. Elegant, structured palate with plenty of red berry, spice and nuts. Long dry finish. Drink now through 2028.
Pairing
Roast beef.
Accolades
93 Points - Tim Atkin MW | 5 Stars (95 Points) - Platter’s SA Wine Guide
About the Winery
Great wines start with great vines. The hallmark of De Trafford is the effort spent growing ripe vines with a focus on yield, quality and sustainability, to produce truly outstanding wine.
Situated on the beautiful Mont Fleur farm, 380m up between the Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains, the De Trafford winery was started in 1992 by former architect David Trafford and his wife Rita. After learning a great deal from local farmers in Stellenbosch and abroad in Bordeaux, David Trafford carefully chose varieties, clones and rootstocks to match the subtle soil and microclimate differences in the farm. Such careful attention to detail is carried through all facets of the growing and winemaking process at De Trafford - the result is seriously well structured and concentrated red wines which convey the personality and uniqueness of the mountain site.
