2021 BLANKbottle 'But Why' Cabernet Sauvignon, Ceres Plateau

BLANK bottle 2021 "But Why" Cabernet Sauvignon, Ceres Plateau

2021 BLANKbottle But Why Cabernet Sauvignon, from the high‑altitude Ceres Plateau, is one of Pieter Walser’s most strikingly pure and linear Cabernets. The elevation and extreme diurnal shifts give the wine a cool, chiselled profile—far more mountain‑Cabernet in feel than coastal South Africa.

Aromatics - A lifted, precise, almost alpine nose showing: Blackcurrant, cassis, and mulberry. Redcurrant and cranberry brightness. Dried herbs, fynbos, and a touch of mint leaf. Graphite, pencil shavings, and crushed rock. Subtle hints of cedar and cocoa nib. The perfume is cool, focused, and mineral—very much shaped by altitude.

Palate - The palate is taut, elegant, and beautifully structured: Medium‑bodied, with a sleek, linear profile. Core flavours of cassis, black cherry, and plum skin. Bright, mountain‑fresh acidity giving lift and tension. Fine, firm tannins—polished but with real grip. Savoury notes of herbs, graphite, and stony minerality. A long, dry, saline‑edged finish It’s a Cabernet that favours precision over power.

Style & Winemaking Character BLANKbottle’s approach here leans into purity and site expression: - High‑altitude fruit from the Ceres Plateau. Gentle extraction to preserve freshness. Oak kept subtle and supportive. A style that feels Bordeaux‑inflected, but with unmistakable Cape mountain energy. The result is a Cabernet that is both distinctive and quietly serious.