Rock of Eye Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

After 16 years of working with Jean Engelbrecht at Rust en Vrede , also involved in shaping the direction for related brands Donkiesbaai, Guardian Peak and Stellenbosch Reserve, Coenie Snyman launched his own label Rock of Eye with wines from the 2022 harvest.

The Chenin Blanc and Cinsault are not at all unaccomplished (see here) but given that he grew up in Stellenbosch and his long tenure at a top-end farm in the district, a single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon had to be part of the portfolio. Tasting note and ratings as follows:

Rock of Eye Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Price: R450
40% of grapes from Simonsberg, 40% Polkadraai Hills and 20% Helderberg. Components matured separately for 12 months before being blended and matured to barrel for a further six month – 300-litre barrels, 20% new. Top notes of violets and tea leaf before red and black berries. Medium bodied with vibrant acidity and sleek, silky tannins – very elegant indeed. Alc: 14.5%.

CE’s rating: 94/100.

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