Introduction:
The 2020 Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined, expressive Cape red that balances herbal freshness and ripe dark fruit. It’s built for drinkers who like structure and depth, but also appreciate elegance and finesse in a Cabernet.

Terroir:
Vineyards are located in Stellenbosch, benefiting from coastal influence, relatively cool nights, and soils with mix of decomposed granite and shale. These conditions contribute both to fruit ripeness and to a lifted herbal and mineral edge.

Appearance:
Deep garnet purple with a dense core and bright rim. Good clarity with moderate legs suggesting extract and concentration.

Nose:
Aromas of blueberry, cassis, and sour cherry, mixed with herbal tones — oregano, tomato leaf — and a floral lift of rose. Light oak toast and subtle earth add complexity.

Palate:
Medium-full bodied. Rich dark berry fruit carries through—blackberry, black currant—with firmness from structured tannins. Herbal and tobacco undertones, with mineral flint and leather. Oak is well integrated, giving toast and vanilla without overwhelming the fruit.

Finish:
Long, with dark fruit echoing over herbal spice, earthy tones, and a hint of graphite/mineral grip. Smooth tannins linger, supported by fresh acidity.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Meat dish: Roast leg of lamb with thyme and garlic or beef short ribs in red wine sauce

• Vegetarian option: Portobello mushrooms grilled with balsamic glaze or a dark lentil stew with herbs

• Cheese pairing: Aged cheddar or a hard sheep’s milk cheese like Manchego, something robust to match the wine’s structure

Overall Impression:
The 2020 Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon is striking: ripe dark fruit, herbs, and mineral undertones weave together into a wine with shape, balance, and depth. It offers both power and poise—great now with decanting, and has enough structure to age nicely for 5-10 years.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~14.0%
Farming Practices: Sustainable vineyard work; ripeness balanced with freshness
Producer Name: Knorhoek
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Grape Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2020
Wine Style: Dry red; dark fruit driven with herbal and mineral complexity
Winemaking Techniques: Extended maceration; oak aging in French barrels (mix of new & used); integration of oak and fruit
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Glass Bordeaux bottle
Closure Style: Cork