Org de Rac Cabernet Merlot (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2021
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Country
South Africa
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Region
Swartland
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Sub-Region
Piketberg
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Grape
Cabernet SauvignonMerlot
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
14%
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Food Pairing
Aged CheeseBeefGame
Org de Rac was one of the first wine farms in South Africa committed to 100% certified organic wine-farming. Today it is one of only 18 local wine producers certified for the making of wines from organically farmed grapes. From the outset, Org de Rac’s motive for organic farming was our conviction that the best, healthiest grapes make the finest wines.
The farm was purchased in 2001 by Nico Bacon, an entrepreneur in the South African fishing industry who had a vision of establishing a wine farm committed to offering local and international consumers premier wines made from organically grown grapes. The first vines were planted in 2002. During the establishing of Org de Rac the best-known specialists were brought into the fold to direct the operation and to assist in achieving the ultimate goal. Soil classifications showed the physical structure and chemical analysis which determine which grape varieties are suitable for planting. The viticulturists used the assessments of the soil types and decision of which rootstock to attach on the correct variety to plant on the specific sites.
Org de Rac is located in Swartland, one of South Africa’s most famous and oldest wine-farming regions and situated outside the town of Piketberg some 130km north of Cape Town and on the very northern edge of the Swartland region. Its vineyards are south-facing and grow in isolation, fanned by the cooling westerly breezes of the icy Atlantic Ocean situated 50km away.
Tasting Notes
Generously weighted on the palate with well-intergrated oak and soft tannins supporting the rich intense melange of berry fruit and the ripe spicy peppery taste of Cabernet Sauvignon complemented by the full bodied Merlot. Enjoy this concentrated and plush red with game, steak with peppercorns, roast beef dinner or simply sip on a glass with few slices of aged cheddar cheese and good sourdough bread.
Method
Made from organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Using organically farmed grapes means that in the winery Org de Rac is committed to minimum-intervention winemaking. Sorting tables ensure selection of only perfectly ripe, healthy berries for crushing and fermentation, and state-of-the-art pressing equipment enable gentle extraction of top quality juice. The use of sulphur, an agent found naturally in the vineyards and the wine-making process, is kept to the minimum. Natural fermentation is applied for most of the wines to capture purity and varietal expression. Pump-overs are done judiciously to keep the wine calm, intact and balanced.
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