Maxim Cabernet Sauvignon

A Cabernet Sauvignon was released by Goedverwacht under the name of Goedverwacht Maxim. The 2019 vintage that was matured in new 300 liter French barrels for 24 months.

This vineyard is situated on the southern slopes of a small mountain on the section “De Kaap” of Goedverwacht Wine Estate. The terroir here makes it impossible for mechanical harvesting and the grapes were harvested and selected by hand. The production was 3000 l/ha. The grapes were in perfect condition with a balling of 25. Fermentation took place in stainless steel where malolactic fermentation was also completed before it went to new French oak barrels (Demptos and Boutes). This is a limited release and only 5000 bottles.

The name ‘Maxim’ means ‘the absolute truth’. This deep red coloured Cabernet Sauvignon with its prominent mulberry and cedar nose, carries through to a plummy, cherry and blackcurrant palate. The French oak is in perfect balance and maturation can only improve over the next 10 years. We believe this is an exceptional example of Cabernet Sauvignon, which illustrates the high quality of wines produced on Goedverwacht Estate.