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WINEMAKER: Abrie Beeslaar
COMPOSITION: 44% Pinotage, 29% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
ORIGIN: Stellenbosch
AGE OF VINES: 5 to 30 years
IRRIGATION: Supplemental
SOIL TYPE: Decomposed Granite and Hutton
YIELD: 7 tons per hectare
AGEING POTENTIAL: 5 to 7 years from vintage
PRODUCTION VOLUME: 250 000 cases (6 x 750ml)
Pizza | Pasta | Barbequed meat | Roast chicken | Beef or lamb burgers | Beef stew
The carry-over effect of the previous three year’s drought was still visible in this vintage, despite the higher rainfall during the season, and it delivered a smaller crop, but of high quality. Despite the relative low water stress, the cool weather contributed to smaller berries, and less irrigation was needed in this growing season.
Fermentation took place in open top concrete fermenters at 280C. The floating skins were punched down mechanically, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 3 – 5 days. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels.
Vibrant crimson hues, with complimenting aromas of raspberries, dark cherries, plums, cinnamon and cloves. Supple, elegant tannins and a fresh seam of acidity are beautifully balanced with a vibrant explosion of fruit on the palate. Juicy flavours of red and black fruits, and a hint of chocolate, dominate the lengthy finish.
ALC 13.87% | RS 3.4 g/l | TA 5.5 g/l | pH 3.63 | FREE SO2 55 mg/l | TOTAL SO2 109 mg/l | VA 0.61 g/l
