ReynekeCornerstone 2020

Name: Cornerstone
Brand: Reyneke
SKU: VIN-016977
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Product code: 16977

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Red Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Reyneke

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Nuschka de Vos

Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape: 86% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Reyneke

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Nuschka de Vos

Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape: 86% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon

Product Notes

Reyneke Cornerstone is an award-winning South African red blend that showcases the very best of organic and biodynamic winemaking. Comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz grapes, this wine is crafted with the utmost attention to detail and sustainable practices. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and depth, the Merlot adds richness and softness, and the Shiraz provides spicy notes and complexity. The result is a full-bodied wine with a deep garnet hue, aromas of dark fruit and tobacco, and a long, lingering finish. Each sip is a testament to the tireless efforts of the Reyneke family to produce exceptional wines that reflect their passion for the land and their unwavering commitment to organic and biodynamic principles.

Tasting Notes

This classical Bordeaux style blend combines freshness with real concentration, showcasing the best of Stellenbosch. Intense notes of blackcurrant, star anise, thyme with underlying dark fruit complete the nose of this blend. A core of dark fruit on the palate, combined with a good tannin structure and great complexity, makes this wine linger on the palate.

About the Winery

Reyneke is a wine estate in Stellenbosch of South Africa certified by Demeter International as biodynamic. The winery owns an 80-hectare farm on the Polkadraai Hill’s northeastern slopes. It lies at an altitude of about 250 meters to 350 meters. The vineyards of Reyneke have granitic soils with the texture and feature of sandy loam soil.

The history of Reyneke dates back to 1863. It started with the name of Uitzicht, a few acres of land, and nature. Back then, the winery did not have or enjoy the benefits of technological advancements and the usage of advantageous chemicals. From there, Reyneke built its foundation and became one of the most renowned wineries worldwide.

In today’s time, the vineyards of Reyneke work by employing self-supporting and sustainable means and practices. The farm creates its unique compost and fertiliser and uses it to provide nutrients to the soil. In the long run, it helps the winery cut down on excessive expenditure and exhaust emissions. Overall, the motto of Reyneke is re-using, recycling, and re-purposing.

The workers in the vineyards do not use any kind or type of fungicide, herbicide, or pesticide. They follow organic practices of agriculture. That is why they do not utilise any poison to kill and remove weeds. Instead, they sow other plants that can compete with the undesirable bushes and shrubs and get rid of them. Additionally, these grapevine companions convert oxygenic nitrogen into nitrates. They do so to fix them into the soil.

The holistic approach of viticulture and agriculture that the vineyards of Reyneke follow have aided the wines produced by the winery to reach a new level. The developed drinks provide a high standard of aroma, taste, and mouthfeel. All these factors combined leave the drinkers wanting at least one more sip of the delicacy.

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