Retief Goosen the Goose Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 COUNTRY South Africa

Retief Goosen The Goose Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 COUNTRY South Africa

REGION Klein Karoo

PRODUCER Retief Goosen Wines

ABV 14

GRAPE VARIETY Cabernet Sauvignon TASTING NOTE The Goose Cabernet Sauvignon has a brilliant purple colour with a sweet nose of blackberries and hints of tobacco leaves, ripe tannins and a long, layered finish. It is a well-balanced, soft and fruitful wine. Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyards in the Upper-Langkloof, South Africa – uniqueness in a bottle! PRODUCER INFORMATION The Goose Wine Estate is based in the unique Upper-Langkloof Valley, nestled just behind the Outeniqua Mountains on the picturesque Garden Route of South Africa. The name on the farm’s title deed is “Ganzekraal”, which means “Goose Closure” or “Goose Enclave”. The farm and the surrounding area were given the name over a century ago when Wild Geese from the area flew down during the day to rest in the cattle and sheep closures. They would forage on the seeds and pips in the feed, while the animals were out on pasture.

Situated 2500ft above sea level, the Upper-Langkloof Valley runs east/west, north of the Outeniqua Mountains, only 15km from the Indian Ocean. This area, which stretches along the valley for more than 160km, used to be the home ground of Bushmen and Gonagua Hottentots. Today it is the second largest fruit production area in South Africa - specialising in apples and pears, with many other varieties of fruit also grown. It has always been known for its wild and untamed nature. The annual temperature for the valley is a mere 17 degrees Celsius, which is very cold for South Africa, but ideal for growing grapes of great elegance and structure. BACKGROUND The vineyards of the higher altitudes of the northern slopes of the Outeniqua Mountains, in the heart of the famous Garden Route of South Africa. The temperatures remain very cool in comparison for South Africa with an average temperature of 17 degrees. this allows late ripening of the grapes to create refined, elegant and complex fruit. The Upper Langkloof Appellation is arguably the coolest wine growing region in South Africa. These extreme climatic conditions ensure complexity of fruit and unique grapes that are hand crafted into world-class wines. WINEMAKING After hand harvesting the grapes they are transported to cool-rooms, where the temperature is maintained at 4 degrees Celsius for twelve hours to cool the grapes. Upon arrival at the wine cellar the cold grapes are sorted before being crushed and pumped into open cement troughs. There the juice is allowed to ferment on the skin cap for eight to fourteen days, extracting the vital character and colour from the skins into https://www.miltonsandfordwines.com/browse-wines/retief-goosen-the-goose- Updated date: 13 June 2019 cabernet-sauvignon-2014 the wine as it develops. Malo-lactic fermentation is completed in imported French Oak Barrels. FOOD MATCH Best enjoyed with roast meats, pasta dishes and hearty stews, or simply on it’s own for true red wine pleasure!

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