Paserene, Marathon 2018 Tulbagh

Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Made with grapes from Paserene's Tulbagh vineyards. Fermentation takes place in small, upright French oak barrels with very careful punching down to avoid over extraction. Matured for 22 months in French oak barrels that have been air seasoned for 5 years. 50% of the barrels were first fill. The wine was bottled without filtration. The fruit, acidity, alcohol and tannins are in perfect balance and well integrated, demonstrating great aging potential for the wine.

Paserene is a small, family operated winery owned by Martin Smith, the winemaker and businessman Ndabe Mareda. The winery name is derived from the Latin Passeriformes: the family of birds that includes swifts and swallows. These birds migrate between Africa and Europe. A route that is often traveled by young winemakers as they gain experience in different countries.