Kumusha Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape, South Africa 2022 (750ml)

Producer: Kumusha

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Where: Western Cape

Country: South Africa

Critic tasting note: "Black plum, cassis and blackberry form the nose of this classic-smelling Cabernet, with some delicate hints of charred oak and singed mentholated herbs for added interest. The medium-weight palate is smooth and supple on entry, with spicy black-fruit flavors and fine tannins unfolding on the back of the sip and carrying through to the medium-length finish. Drink now. Lauren Buzzeo" - Wine Enthusiast

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Additional Info:

Tinashe Nyumudoka was born in Zimbabwe and worked his way up in restaurants upon moving to South Africa. He eventually became a sommelier, which led him to establish Kumusha in 2017.

'Kumusha' roughly translates to 'your roots' in ZImbabwean dialect Shona, and that's the philosophy that somm-turned-winemaker Tinashe Nyamudoka in his winemaking. Each bottle represents the roots from which it comes, and this Chenin Blanc is no exception. In comparison to its French counterparts, this South African Chenin is ripe and juicy, highlighting the delightful tropical tone the grape can take on in warmer climates. 

Certified Sustainable and Vegan Wine. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from 4-hectare vineyard called Opstal in Western Cape at 300 meters above sea level. The vine age is 13-year old and the soil is Tukulu – some granite, high clay content and sandstone. After destemming, the berry & juice mix was pumped to open top concrete fermenters. Automated pump-overs ensure good color and tannin extraction during fermentation which lasted for about 10 days at 19-23C. Towards the end of alcoholic fermentation, the tank was drained and pressed into another concrete tank where the wine finished fermentation and went through malolactic fermentation. Racked into 3rd, 4th and 5th fill French Oak barrels (300L in size) for 9 months before it was blended with concrete aged Cabernet. The final blend is 60% oak matured and 40% from concrete. 1650 cases produced