SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES
PRODUCER
The BLANKBOTTLE Winery
VINTAGE
2021
COLOUR
Red
SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY
Stellenbosch, Ceres and Tulbagh., western cape, South Africa
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet franc. The name B.I.G. does not refer to the style of the wine but to the magnitude of the blend. This wine represents Bordeaux from South Africa. The first vintage of this wine was in 2015 and it had six vineyards in the final blend, all Cabernet Sauvignons from different heights above sea level. The blend varies from year to year. Each year I adjust the label accordingly. The label shows a landscape and identifies all the vineyards that went into the final wine. The closest vineyard to the ocean is 3km and the furthest 3 hours drive.The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and cooled overnight to 4 degrees celsius. The next morning the grapes were destemmed to open top fermenters. The juice underwent spontaneous fermentation and stayed on the skins for as long as possible. Pressed into older French oak small barrels, 18 months in barrel, blended and bottled.
