{"product_id":"bartinney-skyfall-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003eBartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\u003c\/b\u003e, the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon of Bartinney Wine Estate, nestled against the steep slopes of Botmaskop in the Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSkyfall is a blend from the three best areas within the estate’s eight Cabernet blocks: the two highest blocks give bright berry fruit and supple tannins, while an easterly slope midway down adds dense structure. Matured for up to 18 months in French oak, it shows rich, opulent fruit and a long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect for lovers of powerful yet elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eCollectors and cellar builders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFine dining and celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRed wine lovers seeking a flagship South African Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA statement wine for special occasions and long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, dark ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and luscious plum and ripe blackcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ripe, opulent middle, with mature tannin expressing itself as toasted tobacco and cloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull and structured, with fine-grained tannins and understated power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocused, with sweet fruit framed by oak, hinting at the wine’s long ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRibeye steak and roast beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eVenison loin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRosemary lamb roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServe at \u003cb\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to fully express its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy now or cellar for 3–5 years for optimal drinkability; best before 2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Bordeaux-style red wine glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.5 g\/l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Banghoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e Cabernet blocks from 350 to 550 metres above sea level on cool, north to north-east facing slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Oakleaf and Tukulu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e Selectively picked and hand-sorted; pumped over in stainless steel and punched down in open-top wooden vats, with up to 25 days on the skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 18 months in 225L French oak barrels, up to 80% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store horizontally in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e⭐ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/bartinney-skyfall-cabernet-sauvignon\/w\/6166929?year=2020\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Bartinney Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVivino Rating: 4.3\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrevious vintages of Skyfall earned \u003cb\u003e4.5 Platter’s Wine Guide stars\u003c\/b\u003e (2018 and 2019), with the 2018 vintage also winning \u003cb\u003eIWSC Silver\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage: dry conditions and moderate temperatures from mid-January to late March allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon to reach full ripeness on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It was matured for up to 18 months in 225L French oak barrels, up to 80% of them new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dry, full-bodied red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Enjoy now or cellar for 3–5 years; it will keep until around 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Bartinney’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, blended only from the three best areas of the estate’s mountain vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods does it pair best with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRibeye steak, venison, lamb and aged hard cheeses pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. 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