Allesverloren Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine information: Approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Cape Town, lies the Allesverloren estate - renowned for its distinctive red wines. It is the oldest wine estate in the Swartland Wine of Origin district. The history of the estate dates back to between 1696 and 1704, when the governor of the Cape left it to a certain widow named Cloete. This courageous woman was one of the first settlers who ventured into the inhospitable Swartland region. The early settlers were simple people, with only the most limited agricultural equipment and basic necessities to support themselves. In order to purchase tools or attend church, they had to undertake a long and arduous wagon journey along primitive roads to Stellenbosch. It was on their return from one such journey in 1704 that the settlers found their house burnt to the ground and the farm destroyed. Hence the estate's sad name, “Allesverloren”, which means “all is lost”. The estate passed into the hands of the Malan family in 1872 and Allesverloren has gone from strength to strength. Winemaker Danie Malan and his late father, Fanie, were among the wine pioneers of the Swartland, ably demonstrating the outstanding wine-growing potential of what was once considered the breadbasket of the Cape. Allesverloren Cabernet Sauvignon is an intensely flavoured and robust wine. After malolactic fermentation the wine was aged in new (30%) and second-fill (70%) oak for a period of 18 months. It has a good, clear, ruby red colour. The nose is brimming with traditional Cabernet aromas including red berries, wood spices and cigar box. The palate has an abundance of prune and cherry flavours with dark chocolate and full mouth feel with a good tannic structure. This opulent wine has the structure for further ageing but can be enjoyed now with roast beef, grilled steak or strong cheeses.

 
     

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